James Harden‘s anticipated trade to the LA Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers has unexpectedly run into financial difficulties. It is leading the player to choose to sign with the Sixers through the last year of his contract. Unfortunately, the Clippers’ proposals have fallen short of the Sixers’ expectations, putting a pause on Harden’s trade.
The Sixers’ president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, publicly accepted Harden’s request for a trade. However, most recently, Harden shocked the NBA community when he called Morey a “liar“. And following his comment about Morey, his 38-year-old teammate got cryptic on Instagram, sending NBA fans into a frenzy.
James Harden calls Daryl Morey a liar
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James Harden’s time with the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be coming to an abrupt end. And Daryl Morey may be the driving force behind this likely exit. Harden is currently on a promotional trip in China as an Adidas ambassador. Amidst his tour, he made news yesterday for publicly criticizing Morey.
Harden said, ?Daryl Morey is a liar. And I will never be a part of an organization that he?s a part of?.
However, things got even more interesting when P. J. Tucker, his teammate, shared a story of him with Harden on Instagram.
PJ Tucker took to Instagram to share a picture of the duo on his story, along with the lyric of ‘Hot Boy’ by Nardo Wick. The lyrics read “I’m not acrobatic, I’m not flipping on my bros“.
P.J. Tucker’s IG story amid Harden’s recent comments about Daryl Morey 👀 pic.twitter.com/T2FBH0WEi6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 15, 2023
With this gesture of his, Tucker seems to be taking the idea of Harden, supporting the “liar” claim.
Meanwhile, this has sent NBA Twitter into a frenzy.
NBA Fans React to P. J Tucker’s Move
Fans and analysts alike have been debating the ramifications of Harden’s remarks and Tucker’s mysterious Instagram story in response to the event. This has sparked a flurry of reactions on NBA Twitter. Many are making assumptions about the underlying problems between Harden and Morey that may have caused this public fallout. Others put forth the cloudy future of both Harden and the 76ers.
A fan wrote, “Harden a damn clown”
Harden a damn clown
— Investaholix (@Investaholix) August 15, 2023
Another fan focused on the 76ers, “Sixers bout to crumble before the season even start”
Sixers bout to crumble before the season even start
— COOKEDLIKEWIGGINS (@kvngkai999) August 15, 2023
Fans anticipate a “Sixers downfall??”
Sixers downfall?? pic.twitter.com/F75zGy5h99
— nbacirclejerk (@nbacirclejerks) August 15, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan liked the long Tucker chose for the Instagram story. They wrote ” w song choice ngl“
w song choice ngl
— Pal 💫 (@YourCDLPal) August 15, 2023
A fan feels that Harden and Tucker ill leave the team. They wrote, “Tucker and Harden gonna leave together Sixers gotta trade him energy gonna be so awkward at training camp“
Tucker and Harden gonna leave together Sixers gotta trade him energy gonna be so awkward at training camp
— Tim (@dndtim24) August 15, 2023
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Meanwhile, a fan wanted a very unlikely event. They wrote, “I just want one normal off-season“
I just want one normal off-season https://t.co/kR3KE5LE1N pic.twitter.com/xkchFo6xdA
— .theo 波 (@______theo) August 15, 2023
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And as we wait for further developments, one can only wonder if Harden’s time with the 76ers is really on the verge of an abrupt end. Will the scenario resolve itself behind closed doors or result in a high-profile departure? What do you think? Let us know in the comment below!
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