[Amick] Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled his possible free agency and has made his dissatisfaction clear to the organization.
[Amick] Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled his possible free agency and has made his dissatisfaction clear to the organization.
> While it seems likely that he’ll land with the Clippers, it remains to be seen whether his longtime basketball partner, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, will grant this unexpected wish. Sources say, however, that there is strong optimism on Harden’s side that it will indeed happen. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are said to be on board with the idea of Harden potentially joining their core, according to sources.
> Even with the playoff frustrations, and the challenge of sharing the spotlight with someone as dynamic and dominant as reigning MVP Joel Embiid, there was a sense around the league that the chance to contend for his first title again might be enough to bring Harden back. Moreover, many believed that the late-May hiring of Nick Nurse to replace Doc Rivers as coach would lead to Harden re-signing. But in the end, sources involved in the matter say, it was a series of silent Sixers signals sent in recent weeks that compelled Harden to pursue that goal elsewhere yet again.
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> **Harden had serious interest in a pre-Bradley Beal trade to the Phoenix Suns too, with his old friend Kevin Durant known to be in favor of the possible reunion.** Harden, who went from LA to Arizona State en route to the NBA and still owns a third home in the Phoenix area, considers the region a third home of sorts and was excited by the notion of heading to the Valley of the Sun. But the Sixers never engaged with the Suns regarding a possible deal, and the Beal trade with Washington emerged before a conversation between Philadelphia and Phoenix was ever had.
> Harden was losing leverage by the day. Sources say **Morey, meanwhile, insisted that he was choosing not to discuss free agency before it was permitted by league rules, in large part, because of the price that the Sixers paid for doing so previously.** And in a most ironic twist, his reasoning was rooted in the moves that Philadelphia had been able to make because of Harden’s choice to take a pay cut.
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> No matter the reasoning, Morey’s choice to keep Harden and his camp in the dark regarding the Sixers’ plans had everything to do with Harden’s choice to ask out. And as Morey knows perhaps better than anyone, the prospect of keeping Harden against his wishes — as the Rockets and Brooklyn Nets can attest — is unpleasant at best and untenable at worst. A deal with the Clippers may be the only way to salvage this messy situation.
Some interesting tidbits
Alert-Towel-263
He also didn’t like what Jalen Green said in Podcast P 😅
REQ52767
As a Rockets fan, I speak Harden-ese. He’s upset that he didn’t get the 4 year max offer from the organization. He feels slighted by this since Morey is supposed to be his buddy.
Objective_Celery_509
Harden reportedly tools the sixers brass “Waah waah waah” before throwing his binky at Morey.
mMounirM
lol Harden really wanted to go to the Suns instead of Beal? hardest road I guess
Droppin_DimesSP
You know, I used to be a big Harden guy and if he leaves Philly with Marcus Morris and Norm Powell as the only assets coming back? I’m about to be a even bigger fan.
Let Joel languish and the trade demand will come and soon Philly will be back to square one.
Parenegade
If Harden took a pay cut why didn’t they just pay him? They likely won’t get a star back and now they’ve just started the clock on Joel asking out.
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Skeith_yip
Damn and Doc Rivers got fired for nothing.
NearbyComfort
Looks like he had a wink-wink deal with Morey that he took a discount last year for a guaranteed max of 4 years this off season but he played himself out of that contract with his poor playoff performance overall.
Waterfish3333
Harden and wanting to change teams at the first perceived sleight.
Name a more iconic duo.
doulikegamesltlman
If Harden was not happy with the Sixers, then why the hell would he opt in to staying with them, giving the Sixers complete control of where he is playing next season?
Harden’s actions makes no sense and perhaps he is not the brightest guy or is getting really poor agent advice.
Sweatytubesock
Life’s a bitch.
Common-Wedding-7264
There’s a chance this works out for the Sixers but it seems like Morey fucked this up
sylsau
James Harden is simply upset at not having the maximum in terms of money. But at some point you have to face the facts, the NBA is a business and the Sixers need to think about their future. Giving Harden what he wants is not the best option.
44035
Is he drowning his sorrows in food again?
indreams159
in the end Morey screwed him
ddottay
Play better in the playoffs and you’ll get the contract you want. That’s how this works.
boomeroni1234
Shocker
forcedtouseapp
What a baby
fastnloos
So glad Presti traded Harden when he did.
optimistnihilist
Can’t please this cat I swear
blackmetronome
Lmao. Karma.
Exact_Purchase_7147
Harden quitting on another team. What’s new?
Paused_Toast
This man has had a strange career. Put up crazy numbers, chokes and forces trades.
Barylis
Harden is, according to everyone, a child with a victim complex.
ConceptNo1055
nobody is even offering him anything.. hence the opt in
rocketloot
Should never have done morey a favor. He’s snaking on ur deal now
LeGlobetrotteur
This guy seems so toxic. Wants money, strip clubs and a good team to be good 50% of the time…
No_Row_7861
He’s always upset about something. Dude, prove your worth by being a leader on a team
PJJefferson
I’m old enough to remember when players routinely retired by 34 years old, and often earlier, and those who didn’t were outliers.
Now, players are willing to display to the world their decline, and owners are willing to pay top dollar to show that decline to the world, just to sell jerseys and a few tickets with the old guy’s name recognition and good will, built up from years past, when the player was at the top of his game.
bronet
Harden on that zaza
Morumbi_TO
As a Raptors fan. The sixers saved themselves 3 months of Nurse annoyed glances and ‘who farted’ looks before Harden asks for a trade and quits on the team.
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> While it seems likely that he’ll land with the Clippers, it remains to be seen whether his longtime basketball partner, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, will grant this unexpected wish. Sources say, however, that there is strong optimism on Harden’s side that it will indeed happen. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are said to be on board with the idea of Harden potentially joining their core, according to sources.
> Even with the playoff frustrations, and the challenge of sharing the spotlight with someone as dynamic and dominant as reigning MVP Joel Embiid, there was a sense around the league that the chance to contend for his first title again might be enough to bring Harden back. Moreover, many believed that the late-May hiring of Nick Nurse to replace Doc Rivers as coach would lead to Harden re-signing. But in the end, sources involved in the matter say, it was a series of silent Sixers signals sent in recent weeks that compelled Harden to pursue that goal elsewhere yet again.
…
> **Harden had serious interest in a pre-Bradley Beal trade to the Phoenix Suns too, with his old friend Kevin Durant known to be in favor of the possible reunion.** Harden, who went from LA to Arizona State en route to the NBA and still owns a third home in the Phoenix area, considers the region a third home of sorts and was excited by the notion of heading to the Valley of the Sun. But the Sixers never engaged with the Suns regarding a possible deal, and the Beal trade with Washington emerged before a conversation between Philadelphia and Phoenix was ever had.
> Harden was losing leverage by the day. Sources say **Morey, meanwhile, insisted that he was choosing not to discuss free agency before it was permitted by league rules, in large part, because of the price that the Sixers paid for doing so previously.** And in a most ironic twist, his reasoning was rooted in the moves that Philadelphia had been able to make because of Harden’s choice to take a pay cut.
…
> No matter the reasoning, Morey’s choice to keep Harden and his camp in the dark regarding the Sixers’ plans had everything to do with Harden’s choice to ask out. And as Morey knows perhaps better than anyone, the prospect of keeping Harden against his wishes — as the Rockets and Brooklyn Nets can attest — is unpleasant at best and untenable at worst. A deal with the Clippers may be the only way to salvage this messy situation.
Some interesting tidbits
He also didn’t like what Jalen Green said in Podcast P 😅
As a Rockets fan, I speak Harden-ese. He’s upset that he didn’t get the 4 year max offer from the organization. He feels slighted by this since Morey is supposed to be his buddy.
Harden reportedly tools the sixers brass “Waah waah waah” before throwing his binky at Morey.
lol Harden really wanted to go to the Suns instead of Beal? hardest road I guess
You know, I used to be a big Harden guy and if he leaves Philly with Marcus Morris and Norm Powell as the only assets coming back? I’m about to be a even bigger fan.
Let Joel languish and the trade demand will come and soon Philly will be back to square one.
If Harden took a pay cut why didn’t they just pay him? They likely won’t get a star back and now they’ve just started the clock on Joel asking out.
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Damn and Doc Rivers got fired for nothing.
Looks like he had a wink-wink deal with Morey that he took a discount last year for a guaranteed max of 4 years this off season but he played himself out of that contract with his poor playoff performance overall.
Harden and wanting to change teams at the first perceived sleight.
Name a more iconic duo.
If Harden was not happy with the Sixers, then why the hell would he opt in to staying with them, giving the Sixers complete control of where he is playing next season?
Harden’s actions makes no sense and perhaps he is not the brightest guy or is getting really poor agent advice.
Life’s a bitch.
There’s a chance this works out for the Sixers but it seems like Morey fucked this up
James Harden is simply upset at not having the maximum in terms of money. But at some point you have to face the facts, the NBA is a business and the Sixers need to think about their future. Giving Harden what he wants is not the best option.
Is he drowning his sorrows in food again?
in the end Morey screwed him
Play better in the playoffs and you’ll get the contract you want. That’s how this works.
Shocker
What a baby
So glad Presti traded Harden when he did.
Can’t please this cat I swear
Lmao. Karma.
Harden quitting on another team. What’s new?
This man has had a strange career. Put up crazy numbers, chokes and forces trades.
Harden is, according to everyone, a child with a victim complex.
nobody is even offering him anything.. hence the opt in
Should never have done morey a favor. He’s snaking on ur deal now
This guy seems so toxic. Wants money, strip clubs and a good team to be good 50% of the time…
He’s always upset about something. Dude, prove your worth by being a leader on a team
I’m old enough to remember when players routinely retired by 34 years old, and often earlier, and those who didn’t were outliers.
Now, players are willing to display to the world their decline, and owners are willing to pay top dollar to show that decline to the world, just to sell jerseys and a few tickets with the old guy’s name recognition and good will, built up from years past, when the player was at the top of his game.
Harden on that zaza
As a Raptors fan. The sixers saved themselves 3 months of Nurse annoyed glances and ‘who farted’ looks before Harden asks for a trade and quits on the team.
Their styles are not compatible
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