James Harden made his place on Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey abundantly clear at an occasion in China with Adidas.
“Daryl Morey is a liar and I’ll by no means be part of a company that he’s part of,” Harden stated. “Let me say that once more: Daryl Morey is a liar and I’ll by no means be part of a company that he’s part of.”
The 76ers ended commerce talks involving Harden over the weekend after conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers weren’t fruitful, ESPN reported.
Harden, a 10-time All-Star acquired twice by Morey, maintains his desire is to play elsewhere. However the 76ers knowledgeable Harden’s representatives that they had been anticipating him to report back to the workforce for coaching camp subsequent month.
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Harden agreed to select up his USD 35.6 million participant choice in June to assist facilitate a commerce. All-Star teammate Joel Embiid stated he stays hopeful Harden will likely be part of the 2023-24 workforce. Barring a commerce, ESPN reported Harden was anticipating a most degree contract extension with the 76ers.
Morey was common supervisor of the Houston Rockets when Harden spent greater than eight seasons with the franchise and received NBA MVP.
He acquired Harden a second time within the commerce that introduced him to Philadelphia and despatched Ben Simmons to the Nets.