Source: https://theathletic.com/4771337/2023/08/12/james-harden-sixers-trade/?source=user_shared_article
> No matter what signals the Sixers might send when it comes to trade talks, a source close to Harden reiterated that the 10-time All-Star and former MVP no longer wants to play for Philadelphia and has no plans of taking part in training camp. Does that mean he won’t report if a deal doesn’t go down by that point, or that he’ll make a messy spectacle of his training camp arrival like he did when he was trying to get out of Houston back in December of 2020? That part remains unclear, with Harden’s side still expressing a belief that there will be meaningful developments on the trade talk front before that time comes. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
> As The Athletic reported in mid-July, rival executives have long been convinced that Morey was trying to keep Harden in Philadelphia. Harden asked out in late June, when his anger over how Morey handled his possible free agency led to his choice to pick up the player option for next season (worth $35.6 million) while simultaneously requesting the trade.
by UnbiasedNBAFan_
33 Comments
It’s all just posturing until the first training camp fine.
Fuck this man I’m just tired. I’m tired man.
His accolades aren’t necessary.
Get rid of his fuckin ass.
I’m tired boss
Bruh you opted in…
Fat fucking asshole.
Sick of his shit.
Leaking Houston rumors, refusing to play.
Team first, my ass!
I hope he doesn’t report. Hopefully he sits the year and Philly can prevent his impending free agency.
There’s no way we have another holdout is there?
the NBA is such a fucked league with the way these players can strong arm orgs and bend their asses over. broski you signed a contract
Here we go again
He’s the one who fucking opted in. Get fucked. He really thinks another team is gonna give him an insane amount of money at his age and it’s not gonna happen. He banked on going to back to Houston and they weren’t even dumb enough to give him the bag. If they won’t, nobody will. He overplayed his hand and lost, now he’s throwing a tantrum.
If he wants any chance at a medium term deal from any team going forward he’s gonna have to play. Sitting and being a shitter doesn’t do him any favors because he has absolutely zero fucking leverage. He would have negative leverage if that existed.
But at this rate keep his ass and bad vibes away from the team imo.
Lol
Least annoying Sixers off-season
James Harden, you are one pussy ass bitch. Nobody is going to pay you next year.
I hope he enjoys never getting his money then, drag him down with us. He has to realize if he doesn’t come back and play he won’t even be seeing 30 mil from any team next season.
Did PJ pass on word to the team?
I want same level of hate BS got, SAME. LEVEL.
Good job Morey. Really slamming the Embiid window.
Get ready to ring the bell, buddy.
Will any team even want him after this? He won’t be getting $30 mil from a team and everyone knows if shit doesn’t go well he’s just gonna strong arm the team. He’s screwing himself over by doing this too.
Man we just endured this bullshit with Ben for a whole season to get Harden here who plays one full season and now the same thing is happening. I hate it here
Fun times funnnnn times
Don’t care…once we signed Harden we should’ve been expecting this could potentially happen. The 3 musketeers (Kyrie, Harden and KD) are like this.
Just confirming this is still a cursed franchise
Best outcome. Stay home, keep in shape, wait for the call when someone panics and makes a trade. Leak stuff to Woj and Shams from the comfort of your couch all you want.
Let the team and the new staff work on the new dynamics without distractions.
If you’re still a Harden defender at this point, you’re a bigger clown than he is. This dude is a flat-out loser.
Definitely not watching this team next year thank god for the eagles
Our window is done we have to blow it up before we turn back to complete mediocrity
Let him ride on the pine
This fat, dry beard, receding hairline mf opted in to the contract just to hold out.
Ridiculous
Give Harden his wish. If he stays there is no chance of the Sixers beating Milwaukee with Giannis or the Celtics with Jason Tatum. Both Harden and Tobias need to go.
What is Harden’s angle here?
I’m so tired of this shit , you opted in you have to realize the risks of doing so – especially if you’re asking to be traded to your preferred team lmao, we don’t HAVE to trade you. I liked Harden but this just pisses me off and is making me really turn my opinion on him.