Staring Down the Barrel of $1.5 Million Blow, James Harden?s ?Unexcused Absence? Is ?Only the Beginning? in 76ers Drama, per Veteran Analyst

James Harden wants to get out of Philadelphia one way or another. The former MVP made it clear this summer that he does not want to be a part of the Philadelphia 76ers because of his fallout with Sixers President Daryl Morey. Harden wanted to get traded to the Clippers, but Morey did nothing to facilitate his demand. The Beard has decided to take matters into his own hands to force his way out of Philadelphia. James Harden has not played in any preseason games for the Sixers, and he also missed team practice on Wednesday.

Harden might receive a massive blow with a potential $1.5 million fine for his antics. But veteran analyst Ramona Shelburne claims Harden?s ?unexcused absence? is not the end of his trade drama.

James Harden plans to force his way out of Philadelphia

While the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for their next preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden is enjoying his time in Houston. Harden was a no-show in the Sixers practice on Wednesday, and he might get fined for his actions. Apart from missing practice, Harden has not played in any of the Sixers’ preseason games. The Beard could be fined $389,082 for every game he misses without the 76ers? consent. That means he could get fined over $1.5 million if he decides to add the preseason game against the Hawks to his missed games tally.

But this is a tactic Harden has adopted to force his way out of Philly. Veteran analyst Ramona Shelburne revealed, ?This is only the beginning of what he plans to do here.? Ramona received this information from someone close to Harden. The former MVP’s ?unexcused absence? might just be a glimpse of things to come.

Does James Harden?s trade drama ruin his legacy?

James Harden?s trade drama has escalated out of proportion. What should have been a simple process has turned into a monkey that the Sixers cannot get off their back. Not only does this hamper the 76ers chances of winning a Championship this season, but it will also leave a stain on James Harden?s legacy. Harden was one of the best scorers in NBA history during his prime and was considered the most unguardable player in his Houston days. He also won the MVP trophy in 2018 to solidify his greatness.

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But James Harden?s career has only gone downhill since he left Houston. He has been surrounded by drama and has not remained the MVP-level player he once was. Even though Harden is still a solid starting point guard, no team will want to risk their future after witnessing the drama in Philadelphia. According to Ramona, there is a lot more drama to follow, and all of that might ruin James Harden?s legacy.

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