re: Bobcats want James Harden for #2 pick

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They can afford him for a few years on his rookie contract.

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And depending on who they pick/how he pans out, this would also give them an opportunity to work him in the cap (possibly) long-term with KD, Westbrook, and others after his rookie contract. No chance they can do that in near future with salary considerations for Harden