James Harden and the Sixers are taking their drama to another level. After James had a leave of excused absence of 10 days, his return was coloring this dysfunctionality further. The Sixers traveling to Milwaukee did not have a place for the MVP on the plane. He was asked to remain in Philadelphia to get his workout done and return to rhythm. Meanwhile, the NBA has stepped in, and an investigation is on this saga.

James Harden, who has sulked his way out from Houston and Brooklyn, is applying the same strategy. But will the repercussions be different this time?

NBA wants to know

As per Chris Haynes’ report on TNT with Ernie Johnson, James Harden returned to the team facility for practice. He also turned up at the airport to board the plane with the team. However, the Sixers security official and coach Nick Nurse had other plans and guided him to stay in Philly to get the necessary practice done. But the assistant coach who works with James Harden was traveling to Milwaukee, and James Harden was not happy about that.

As James Harden will not be a part of the game against the Bucks, the NBA had set up an investigation to determine the validity of the reasons based on which he was given a pass. Chris Haynes reports that Mike Bass of the NBA has asked the Sixers to show the cause of his absence.

This season, the league is cracking down on load management issues with at most seriousness. Thus, for a superstar to be not on the team despite no injuries, will have some serious repercussions. But James might have some cushion too. As he can counter it by saying that he was available for the team, but was not allowed by the Sixers to take part in the game. But will that be satisfactory enough for the authority to him a clean chit remains to be seen?

The MVP

In the midst of James Harden’s fall out with Daryl Morey and the Sixers, the person who has suffered the most is Joel Embiid. The MVP of the league finds himself in this situation again, post Ben Simmons break up.

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As the rest of the league is gearing up with their reinforced squads, Embiid lacks clarity on the Sixers situation. Can Philadelphia retain the MVP if they waste one more year of his prime? And will James Harden’s wish to go to the Clippers be fulfilled? The Sixers saga continues.

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