According to American newspapers, the NBA is investigating possible violations of the rules of the league in deals on a free contract of the Philadelphia 76ers with star James Harden and players PJ Tucker and Daniel House.

Harden, 32, who joined the Sixers in February in a massive trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets, turned down the option to activate a $47.4 million extension clause in his contract next season to help ” Sixers.” get the money you need to replenish your ranks with new players.

As a result, Philadelphia was given a spot under the pay cap to bring in Tucker and House, but Harden re-signed with a $14 million pay cut the following season. The deal also includes the option to extend for another year (2023-2024) for $35.6 million.

And ESBN stated that “there were questions about the prior agreement of the two parties to extend the player’s contract,” which would violate the rules stipulated by the collective agreement.

The association is skeptical about starting the negotiation process for an extension before the door for the transfer period officially opens on June 30th.

As of 2019, the League introduced strict penalties for illegally contacting or negotiating with a future freebie or freebie. Teams can be fined or disqualified from drift selection for advanced players for breaking the rules.