James Harden just went brutally honest, saying, “I am just here, so I won’t get fined.” Harden has already made it clear that the star guard is not interested in playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Could the Sixers trade him if he doesn’t appear on the next practice day? The Sixers have a match with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. So, could the Sixers bring Harden to his knees and get him back on the team? Or will they trade him to another NBA team?
James Harden Skips Practice for the 76ers, NBA Threatens Fines
James Harden didn’t appear on the practice day for the Philadelphia 76ers. The training camp began on 17th October, and since then, he has been absent from the camp.
The NBA has a rule that if a player doesn’t appear in the training camp, he will get fined. The fines can vary, but it is usually $50,000 per day. The Sixers’ star guard has already missed many days of practice sessions, and the fines are getting piled up.
James Harden returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday night with his bags packed to join team on the road for Thursday vs. Bucks and Saturday vs. Raptors, but the 76ers have now asked him not to travel with the team, sources said. https://t.co/N7GONkU6l9
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 25, 2023
James Harden Unhappy with the Sixers
Harden will be ruled out of the league if he doesn’t appear in the practice camp. As per reports, the Sixers are ready to solve his issues. However, the Sixers haven’t been able to reach an extension deal with Harden.
If James Harden continues to be absent in the practice camp, the Sixers could trade him. The Sixers are open to trading Harden, but there are not many offers that match their expectations.
Sixers’ Options for James Harden – Trade or Extend?
As of now, trading Harden is one of the best options for the Sixers since he isn’t ready to play for the franchise anymore. However, if the organization is able to convince Harden to an extension with a desired offer, then this matter will be easily solved.
To extend Harden, the Sixers do not need to rush since Harden’s contract is not ending this year. It will end next year, so they have enough time to think about it.
