11.22.24 Bolts: The Opinions of Others

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James Harden talked about his OKC breakup on the Earn Your Leisure podcast, saying his departure was indeed over a $4MM max contract dispute. But that's not all.

"It was over $4 million. A blessing, though. Because coming off the Finals, which I didn’t play… and then the Olympics, having the opportunity to be around all those vets... I go to my first year in Houston and go yaya." - James Harden, transcription via Landon Buford

Quinn Everts (The Broken Press) thinks OKC can beat the Celtics with Chet, and reach the Finals without him.