Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden receives punishment after publicly asking for trade and making statements against NBA team official
This Tuesday, the 22nd, the shipowner James Harden was fined US$ 100,000 (around R$ 500,000) by the NBA. The motivation was the public exchange request made by the player, who currently defends the Philadelphia 76ersin addition to quoting the franchise’s president of basketball operations, Daryl Moreycalling him a liar.
Through a video of when I was in China, on August 14th, James Harden appears making it clear that he wants to leave the team. The move sparked an investigation by the NBA. “Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he is a part of. Let me say it again: Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he is a part of.”said the shipowner.
According to the player himself, Morey promised that he would trade him quickly if he activated the automatic renewal of his contract for another season. After doing so, James Harden asked to be traded. His wish was to join the cast of Los Angeles Clippersbut the Sixers could not reach an agreement.
At the beginning of August, the press of the U.S reported that the team had pulled Harden off the trade market, planning to have him on the roster for next season. josh harrisowner of the 76ers, said last Monday, the 21st, that he is trying to convince the point guard to stay on the team.
Source: sportbuzz
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