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James Harden is one of the most skilled players in the NBA right now, but he cannot seem to stay loyal to one team.
He demanded a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers just one-and-a-half seasons after getting traded to the organization from the Brooklyn Nets.
The 10-time NBA All-Star has seemingly made up his mind about leaving the 76ers.
So much so that Harden has missed all but one practice session since the training camp started earlier this month.
As per NBA analyst Ramona Shelburne via NBACentral, the 76ers are in search of a valid explanation from Harden for his absence.
The Sixers are looking for James Harden to explain his “unexcused absence,” per @ramonashelburne pic.twitter.com/rMKUp1y22b
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 18, 2023
Instead of showing up to practice, Harden is reportedly in Houston.
Harden’s antics are seemingly getting out of hand, as it’s crystal clear that he wants to force a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers.
While Harden has made his demands clear, the 76ers are in no mood to give in to those demands.
After all, Harden still averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game last season for the team.
Moreover, he’s still under contract for a year, making $35.6 million.
Considering the way Harden has behaved during the preseason, if he continues the same behavior during the regular season, the 76ers will certainly heavily fine him.
Is Harden ready to take a substantial financial loss in return for getting his way?
As of now, it seems like it.
Unless the 76ers miraculously find a way to repair their relationship with him, fans shouldn’t expect a motivated Harden to show up on opening night.
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