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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.
REPORT: There’s been calls for the league to consider investigating the Philadelphia 76ers' alleged misconduct toward James Harden in an attempt to assess what Morey allegedly lied to Harden about. If Harden's claims are true, the 76ers could be subject to league discipline, per… pic.twitter.com/CXpf0spHOK
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) August 18, 2023
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.
A fan wrote, “Morey losing his job and going to jail“
Morey losing his job and going to jail https://t.co/YdZzK8pWIT pic.twitter.com/DpiP8LykGB
— Woke (@iamWokephilly) August 19, 2023
Another fan called it a “typical NBA divorce“
People are lying every minute of everyday all over the world. Pull the contract out of your vault Harden and show us Morey's signature. Then we have something to investigate. Until that it's just a typical NBA divorce. https://t.co/ONwa647upW
— Raptors Truth (@RaptorsSlander) August 19, 2023
A fan pointed out that as things are not in writing, it can’t be misconduct.
There can’t be misconduct unless that “lie” is in writing. They got no deliberate proof that Morey said he was gon give him max dollars lmao. https://t.co/5WiPvMLNl5
— Charles (@CharlesCswrld) August 19, 2023
A fan reiterated the same, pointing out that there’s not much the league can do.
I’m not sticking up for Morey. What he allegedly did was unethical. But business is done on paper. If it’s not written down, I’m not sure there’s anything the league can do. https://t.co/lQtk5vIlcL
— Tight Jersey Guy (@John1and1) August 19, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan stated that the 76er is under terrible management.
I repeat, the Philadelphia 76ers are a terribly run franchise. This is not up for debate. https://t.co/PJCDvYWG15
— 🤘🏿🚀ROCKETS PROPAGANDA🚀🤘🏿 (@AKInfinity_VVS) August 18, 2023
They don’t seem like a huge fan of Morey.
DARYL IS THE WORST FUCKING GM TO WALK THIS PLANET https://t.co/8B5RaIOlqx
— 𝐵 𝒮 𝐹 🤭 (@biasedsixerfan) August 18, 2023
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Another fan calls the entire episode “Absolutely ridiculous“, and hints at a formal complaint.
Isn’t that up to Harden to make a formal complaint?
Why doesn’t the league commission chase every here-say comments on the behalf all outside interests?
Absolutely ridiculous. https://t.co/xaBjZNuunv
— Nets Tragic (@abercadabera) August 19, 2023
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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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