Why does OKC taking so long to sign James Harden? Can they keep him and pay the luxury tax? I think it's worth it to keep the core and make another run. They had recently signed Ibaka an extension.
Dallas, Phoenix & Rockets are on the run to get himif he's restricted free agent next Free Agency if OKC and Harden doesn't have an agreement come October 31st.
SOURCE: Guard James Harden is key to the Oklahoma City Thunder's future - ESPN The Magazine - ESPN