James Harden: 76ers president Daryl Morey ‘is a liar’
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden: 76ers president Daryl Morey ‘is a liar’

The Hindu  

James Harden made his position on Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey abundantly clear at an event in China with Adidas. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.” The 76ers ended trade talks involving Harden over the weekend after conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers were not fruitful, ESPN reported. Barring a trade, ESPN reported Harden was expecting a maximum level contract extension with the 76ers.

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James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks

New York Times  

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — James Harden’s last game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers was a Game 7 loss on the road to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals. “I had a really good workout today,” Harden, a 10-time All-Star, said in front of an expanded media space at the Clippers training facility Thursday. Harden is …

Philadelphia 76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to LA Clippers: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to LA Clippers: Report

Hindustan Times  

James Harden got his trade to the Clippers. Harden, who told the 76ers the Clippers were his preferred team from the moment he issued his offseason trade demand, now joins a loaded roster intent on making a title push. The 34-year-old Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey and the disgruntled …

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he would never again play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden joins Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook to shape a core group of veterans trying to win the Los Angeles Clippers their first NBA title. “Everything’s been great.” Still, the longer the Harden melodrama lingered in …

76ers star James Harden 'is denied entry on to team plane by security and told he isn't traveling to season opener' forcing NBA to open investigation into possible player participation violation
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers star James Harden 'is denied entry on to team plane by security and told he isn't traveling to season opener' forcing NBA to open investigation into possible player participation violation

Daily Mail  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden was reportedly barred from traveling to the team's season opener at the Milwaukee Bucks by his own franchise. Harden arrived late to Philadelphia's training camp and only played in one preseason game Harden was reportedly taking care of matters in Houston when he left training camp last week. ESPN reported on Thursday that the NBA …

NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener

New York Times  

The NBA is “looking into the facts” around James Harden’s availability against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday after the Philadelphia 76ers guard was ruled out for his team’s season opener. Here’s what you need to know: Harden’s absence raises questions regarding the implementation of the NBA’s new star rest policy, which states that teams must make star players available for …

James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources

New York Times  

James Harden was a no-show at Philadelphia 76ers practice Wednesday, league sources said. GO DEEPER James Harden-76ers trade saga timeline Backstory League sources told The Athletic on Tuesday that Harden, 34, has not attended any of Philadelphia’s three preseason games and has only participated in one five-on-five live competition in the two weeks since training camp began. Tensions escalated that …

NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship

News 18  

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden said Friday his relationship with Sixers executive Daryl Morey cannot be repaired but he plans to play for the NBA club this coming season. And the front office didn’t have that in their future plans.” pic.twitter.com/YC7NPyoLvK— Kyle Neubeck October 13, 2023 Harden, the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player and a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, …

James Harden insists his fractured relationship with Philadelphia 76ers chief Daryl Morey remains beyond repair: 'When you lose trust in someone... it's like a marriage'
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden insists his fractured relationship with Philadelphia 76ers chief Daryl Morey remains beyond repair: 'When you lose trust in someone... it's like a marriage'

Daily Mail  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden did not hold back about his relationship with the team's president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey. In his first media appearance since entering camp, Harden said their differences cannot be resolved but insisted his plan 'is to play basketball.' 'When you lose trust in someone, it's like a marriage,' Harden said. James Harden insists his …

76ers star James Harden says he has ‘lost trust’ in Daryl Morey, front office
1 year, 2 months ago

76ers star James Harden says he has ‘lost trust’ in Daryl Morey, front office

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can’t be repaired. It’s pretty simple.” Harden has been one of the league’s top players for the past decade, having won three scoring titles and the 2018 league MVP award. It’s all I can control.” Part of Harden’s complaint stems from his …

James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request

Associated Press  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — James Harden made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday for training camp. His new coach said he “looked good.” That’s about as much clarity as there is at the moment for the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade. “We’re going to get used to it because you’ll see us here in June.” …

Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?
1 year, 2 months ago

Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Beard, still, does not abide. “I think I said this earlier this summer, and I think it stays the same — we’ll either move James for a player of a caliber that puts us, helps our championship contention or for draft picks and things like that, that will allow us to, in short order, go get …

Disgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand
1 year, 2 months ago

Disgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden skipped the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day and his status for training camp this week in Colorado is unclear because the franchise has yet to meet the disgruntled guard’s demand for a trade. “He continues to seek a trade and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and …

Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’
1 year, 2 months ago

Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — There were two mysteries to attend to as the Philadelphia 76ers paraded in front of assembled media at their training facility Monday. If Harden had stayed put all summer, then it seemed unlikely Morey, the Sixers’ president of basketball operations, would surprise everyone with a trade announcement right before he took to the microphone Monday. Experience is …

James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, David Aldridge and Mike Vorkunov James Harden is not at the Philadelphia 76ers’ training facility in Camden, N.J., for the team’s media day Monday as the 10-time NBA All-Star awaits a trade from the team, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said. Morey said Harden continues to seek a trade and the Sixers are “working with his …

From James Harden to Giannis Antetokounmpo: NBA storylines to watch heading into a new season
1 year, 3 months ago

From James Harden to Giannis Antetokounmpo: NBA storylines to watch heading into a new season

New York Times  

Be careful what you wish for, NBA scribes. “I just don’t know how you can move forward.” But none of his public comments were as personal, or as pointed, as Harden’s mid-August declaration that Morey was a “liar.” Add in the relevant context about where Harden was when he strategically said it, as well as the long history of harmony …

James Harden fined USD 100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden fined USD 100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers

The Hindu  

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for public comments he made about his status with the team. Harden made public comments on August 14 and 17, saying he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless he were traded to another team. READ: Bahamas stuns Argentina, moves closer to Paris Olympic basketball …

NBA investigating reasons behind Harden calling 76ers president Morey a liar, AP source says
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA investigating reasons behind Harden calling 76ers president Morey a liar, AP source says

Associated Press  

The NBA is investigating the reasons behind James Harden calling Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey a liar, a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday. Harden picked up his $35.6 million contract option for next season in June, apparently with the hopes that the organization would then trade him. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be …

NBA looking into James Harden’s ‘liar’ claims - reports
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA looking into James Harden’s ‘liar’ claims - reports

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden’s recent claim that team president Daryl Morey is a “liar” has reportedly drawn the league’s attention. “Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part …

James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair

The Hindu  

After calling Philadelhpia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar”, All-Star guard James Harden made it clear that he doesn’t intend to play in Philadelphia again. “I think so.” Harden has asked to be traded, but the 76ers ended trade talks involving Harden over the weekend after conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers were not fruitful, ESPN reported. …

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden is blamed by his former Rockets coach Kevin McHale for losing his job: 'He was fat... and I got fired'
1 year, 4 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden is blamed by his former Rockets coach Kevin McHale for losing his job: 'He was fat... and I got fired'

Daily Mail  

Philadelphia 76ers 10-time All-Star James Harden's name has landed in the headlines once again after he was ripped by his former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale. The last chapter in this season's book of Harden trade drama saw him label 76ers president and general manager Daryl Morey a 'liar' and saying that he would 'never be part of an …

How James Harden’s standoff with Daryl Morey impacts Celtics’ problems at hand
1 year, 4 months ago

How James Harden’s standoff with Daryl Morey impacts Celtics’ problems at hand

New York Times  

Players calling the GM or a coach a liar happens more frequently than one might think. But it rarely ever goes down like this… James Harden: “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of. Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never …

'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President
1 year, 4 months ago

'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President

News 18  

James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the event. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey …

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the event. “Let me say that again: …

James Harden: ‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization he’s a part of’
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden: ‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization he’s a part of’

New York Times  

Speaking at an event in China as part of a marketing tour for Adidas, 76ers star James Harden reiterated his desire is to not play for Philadelphia, at least as long as general manager Daryl Morey is there. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden told …

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season

Daily Mail  

Harden requested a trade from Philly upon opting into the last year of his deal The Philadelphia 76ers have ended trade talks in regard to seven-time All-NBA guard James Harden according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Things may not go as the 76ers hierarchy are hoping however as Harden currently has no plans to attend training camp following the full stoppage …

Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth
1 year, 5 months ago

Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce newsletter. There has been so much focus on Damian Lillard and where he might go and what his new single released late last night might say that it seems like we’ve kind of collectively forgotten about James Harden and his trade status. Sam Amick’s latest from Las Vegas provided an update on …

Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce
1 year, 5 months ago

Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce

New York Times  

James Harden’s days in Philadelphia are unofficially over, with the Sixers star deciding on Thursday to opt into the $35.6 million option on his contract for next season en route to asking for a trade, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported. Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled …

76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017
1 year, 10 months ago

76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden will be represented by Troy Payne, a former Adidas executive who is partnering with agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier to lead Equity Basketball. For Harden, the new representation marks his first full-time agency partnership since 2017, when his then-agent Rob Pelinka left the space to become the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. …

James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers Agree on Two Year, $68 Million Deal
2 years, 5 months ago

James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers Agree on Two Year, $68 Million Deal

News 18  

James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday. Harden had a $47.4 million option for this coming season that he declined last month, saying …

AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers
3 years, 9 months ago

AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Like any top NBA executive this time of the season, Daryl Morey is trying to better his roster. “It allows me to just focus on my job, which is try and get better players for him.” The NBA trade deadline is March 25 and that means rumors and fantasy deals are at the forefront in Philly — the …

NBA: James Harden joins Houston Rockets with coach Stephen Silas confident of success
4 years ago

NBA: James Harden joins Houston Rockets with coach Stephen Silas confident of success

Firstpost  

James Harden has been unhappy at being the centerpiece in the Houston Rockets’ rebuild and is faced with a new coach, general manager and nine recent arrivals Three-time reigning NBA scoring champion James Harden reported to the Houston Rockets training camp Tuesday with coach Stephen Silas confident he can build a successful relationship with the superstar guard. Harden, the 2018 …

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers name Daryl Morey as team president; extend GM Elton Brand's contract
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers name Daryl Morey as team president; extend GM Elton Brand's contract

Firstpost  

Morey stepped down as GM of the Houston Rockets this month after blockbuster moves that failed to lead the franchise to the NBA Finals Philadelphia: The Philadelphia 76ers officially named Daryl Morey president of basketball operations and extended the contract of general manager Elton Brand on Monday. Morey stepped down as GM of the Houston Rockets this month after blockbuster …

Daryl Morey’s hiring not only gives the Sixers experience, it gives them hope
4 years, 1 month ago

Daryl Morey’s hiring not only gives the Sixers experience, it gives them hope

New York Times  

The last time the Philadelphia 76ers hired a lead basketball decision-maker with no direct ties to the organization was May 10, 2013. The Sixers had also pursued Morey in the 2018 offseason after Bryan Colangelo’s burner Twitter account scandal left them without a head of basketball ops. Morey’s Rockets history When he arrived in Houston in 2006, the Rockets were …

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