The potential return of James Harden to Houston is perhaps the dominant question of free agency with just over two weeks until players can begin agreeing to new contracts on the evening of June 30. Yet as Harden weighs whether he wishes to stay in Philadelphia or return to the Rockets, the decision on a reunion may not be solely in Harden's hands.
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The Rockets are reportedly reluctant to offer Harden a contract of the maximum allowed length of four years, with Houston's offer potentially falling well short of the peak potential offer of $201 million over four seasons.