The NBA has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden’s public admonishment of the franchise’s President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, sources told ESPN. The league office is believed to be pursuing an understanding of whether Harden was portending a 2023-2024 hold out in violation of the league’s collective bargaining agreement — or had been referencing past contract discussions with the organization that might constitute salary cap circumvention, sources said.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, Ramona Shelburne @ ESPN
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, Ramona Shelburne @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Seems likely James Harden will show up to 76ers camp, as another show of pressure on Daryl Morey: “Why would he not? When you know the chaos he could bring just by showing up,” a source tells @YahooSports. sports.yahoo.com/james-hardens-… – 12:08 PM
Seems likely James Harden will show up to 76ers camp, as another show of pressure on Daryl Morey: “Why would he not? When you know the chaos he could bring just by showing up,” a source tells @YahooSports. sports.yahoo.com/james-hardens-… – 12:08 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“James can do it, he just didn’t want to [do it]”
Hear James Harden’s former coach and Basketball Hall of Famer, Kevin McHale, tell @RickKamlaSports and @DarthAmin why he’s not surprised by the recent developments in Philadelphia with Harden and Daryl Morey pic.twitter.com/zyircS0wY6 – 11:02 AM
“James can do it, he just didn’t want to [do it]”
Hear James Harden’s former coach and Basketball Hall of Famer, Kevin McHale, tell @RickKamlaSports and @DarthAmin why he’s not surprised by the recent developments in Philadelphia with Harden and Daryl Morey pic.twitter.com/zyircS0wY6 – 11:02 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden investigation: NBA looking into 76ers star’s comments that Daryl Morey is a ‘liar,’ per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 10:56 AM
James Harden investigation: NBA looking into 76ers star’s comments that Daryl Morey is a ‘liar,’ per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 10:56 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: NBA opens inquiry into James Harden situation with Morey, 76ers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 10:36 AM
Report: NBA opens inquiry into James Harden situation with Morey, 76ers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 10:36 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Re-posting yesterday’s story on the likelihood that the NBA — despite its refusal to answer questions about it — was going to investigate Philadelphia’s offseason dealings with James Harden for a second time after Harden’s public rebuke of Daryl Morey: marcstein.substack.com/p/all-the-late… – 9:30 AM
Re-posting yesterday’s story on the likelihood that the NBA — despite its refusal to answer questions about it — was going to investigate Philadelphia’s offseason dealings with James Harden for a second time after Harden’s public rebuke of Daryl Morey: marcstein.substack.com/p/all-the-late… – 9:30 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The NBA has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding 76ers star James Harden’s public admonishment of the franchise’s President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, sources told @wojespn and @ramonashelburne.
More: spr.ly/6010PlQce pic.twitter.com/rZGBrPx0iE – 9:27 AM
The NBA has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding 76ers star James Harden’s public admonishment of the franchise’s President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, sources told @wojespn and @ramonashelburne.
More: spr.ly/6010PlQce pic.twitter.com/rZGBrPx0iE – 9:27 AM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
From Woj’s article.
That’s a big deal, since failing to follow through with a trade demand is the easiest for Morey to explain away to future agents/players, especially when Harden’s “list” only included one team. pic.twitter.com/fyGatw4Y5P – 8:55 AM
From Woj’s article.
That’s a big deal, since failing to follow through with a trade demand is the easiest for Morey to explain away to future agents/players, especially when Harden’s “list” only included one team. pic.twitter.com/fyGatw4Y5P – 8:55 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Should the NBA investigate James Harden’s claim of being lied to?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/shoul… – 8:23 PM
Should the NBA investigate James Harden’s claim of being lied to?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/shoul… – 8:23 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Pat Beverley’s analysis of the James Harden-Daryl Morey feud may have been an attempt at diplomacy. But it only creates bigger headaches for the #Sixers .
libertyballers.com/2023/8/18/2383… – 5:41 PM
Pat Beverley’s analysis of the James Harden-Daryl Morey feud may have been an attempt at diplomacy. But it only creates bigger headaches for the #Sixers .
libertyballers.com/2023/8/18/2383… – 5:41 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Are the 76ers in a Lose-Lose Situation with James Harden? w/ @PompeyOnSixers | A List Podcast w/ @ASherrodblakely, @GwashburnGlobe & @KwaniALunis – Presented by @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Are the 76ers in a Lose-Lose Situation with James Harden? w/ @PompeyOnSixers | A List Podcast w/ @ASherrodblakely, @GwashburnGlobe & @KwaniALunis – Presented by @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Today’s The Hoop Collective hits on the ongoing James Harden saga, NBA schedule release, Team USA and @WindhorstESPN playing golf in Abu Dhabi. @TimBontemps youtu.be/26RaBr82ZK0 – 1:01 PM
Today’s The Hoop Collective hits on the ongoing James Harden saga, NBA schedule release, Team USA and @WindhorstESPN playing golf in Abu Dhabi. @TimBontemps youtu.be/26RaBr82ZK0 – 1:01 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
All the latest from the (latest) James Harden trade saga … via my latest This Week In Basketball column: marcstein.substack.com/p/all-the-late… – 12:57 PM
All the latest from the (latest) James Harden trade saga … via my latest This Week In Basketball column: marcstein.substack.com/p/all-the-late… – 12:57 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
A number of sites have picked up on Kevin McHale’s provocative comments about James Harden, but there’s a LOT more here that shouldn’t be missed.
The full story in context (no paywall) from @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/45aH86T – 12:15 PM
A number of sites have picked up on Kevin McHale’s provocative comments about James Harden, but there’s a LOT more here that shouldn’t be missed.
The full story in context (no paywall) from @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/45aH86T – 12:15 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden thinks relationship with 76ers is beyond repair: ‘I’ve been patient all summer’
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 11:22 AM
James Harden thinks relationship with 76ers is beyond repair: ‘I’ve been patient all summer’
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 11:22 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
James Harden, is your relationship with the 76ers beyond repair? ‘I think so’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/james… – 10:45 AM
James Harden, is your relationship with the 76ers beyond repair? ‘I think so’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/james… – 10:45 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hey! Podcasted on Thursday w/ @MotorCityHoops! We chatted….
-Harden torches Morey. All of the mess and where it goes from herre
-Trentyn Flowers to the NBL. Impacts on NBL, Louisville, Flowers
-Five 2024 NBA Draft Prospects
Also live on the pod feed!
youtube.com/live/-evBwKUr-… pic.twitter.com/6PXLwXL4oR – 9:20 AM
Hey! Podcasted on Thursday w/ @MotorCityHoops! We chatted….
-Harden torches Morey. All of the mess and where it goes from herre
-Trentyn Flowers to the NBL. Impacts on NBL, Louisville, Flowers
-Five 2024 NBA Draft Prospects
Also live on the pod feed!
youtube.com/live/-evBwKUr-… pic.twitter.com/6PXLwXL4oR – 9:20 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Tyrese Maxey hasn’t gotten an extension because of the Sixers’ plans for summer ’24.
But, his representation – Rich Paul and Klutch Sports – wanted to get an extension done this summer, sources tell @973espn.
Could the Harden situation complicate talks?
973espn.com/does-the-harde… – 9:14 AM
Tyrese Maxey hasn’t gotten an extension because of the Sixers’ plans for summer ’24.
But, his representation – Rich Paul and Klutch Sports – wanted to get an extension done this summer, sources tell @973espn.
Could the Harden situation complicate talks?
973espn.com/does-the-harde… – 9:14 AM
More on this storyline
The Sixers, nor Harden would be in violation of any league guidelines should that be communicated to league officials. The Sixers informed Harden that they hadn’t found a suitable trade with his preferred destination of the Los Angeles Clippers and expected him to report to the team’s training camp in September — something that sources say Harden plans to do. Despite public speculation, Harden has made no allegations of a previous handshake agreement with the Sixers on a future contract. -via ESPN / August 19, 2023
Harden, who turns 34 this month, exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-2024 season in June with an expectation that Morey would work with him on finding a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources said. The Sixers and Clippers engaged in numerous conversations, but never gained traction on a deal, sources said. -via ESPN / August 19, 2023
