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Tensions between former All-Star player James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers reaches new heights. A series of events manage to shock the basketball world. Following a succession of statements and revelations over the past week, the future of the relationship between Harden and the 76ers organization remains cloudy. It all started when the 76ers abruptly declared that they were ending trade negotiations with James Harden.

However, things took a shocking turn when Harden publicly called Morey a “liar.” Now, following the recent events, Harden and Morey have landed in a hot sauce with the NBA. And NBA fans couldn’t help but get riled up.

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James Harden and Daryl Morey land in trouble with the NBA

The NBA opened a formal investigation into comments made by James Harden about Daryl Morey. Speaking in front of a group of fans in China, Harden publicly blasted Daryl Morey. Harden called Morey “a liar.” Furthermore, he expressed he was unwilling to play for a team connected to him.

Harden subsequently agreed to an interview request from a Houston local television station. He expressed his opinion that his relationship with the 76ers franchise had been irreparably damaged during this conversation.

According to reports, the league office is attempting to determine whether Harden’s remarks would suggest a potential breach of the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The league is looking into whether Harden’s comments are a sign that he would boycott the 2023?2024 season. This would be against the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Furthermore, there are rumors that Harden’s remarks may be connected to earlier contract negotiations with the organization, which may be a case of salary cap evasion.

However, if the 76ers and Harden express their standpoint to league officials openly, neither of them would violate any league rules

Meanwhile, this recent development has managed to rile fans up.

NBA Fans React to the Philadelphia 76ers Mess

The NBA’s investigation into James Harden’s fiery statements has outraged Twitter. It sparked a heated debate among both fans and has led to them analyzing the consequences of this abrupt turn of events.

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A fan wrote, Morey losing his job and going to jail

Another fan called it a typical NBA divorce

A fan pointed out that as things are not in writing, it can’t be misconduct.

A fan reiterated the same, pointing out that there’s not much the league can do.

Meanwhile, a fan stated that the 76er is under terrible management.

They don’t seem like a huge fan of Morey.

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Another fan calls the entire episode “Absolutely ridiculous“, and hints at a formal complaint.

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What are your thoughts on the ongoing incident between James Harden and Morey? Let us know in the comments below!

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