James Harden, the former NBA MVP, will reportedly not be attending the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day at 10 am EST today. The player and the Sixers had a tense offseason, with speculation over his future with the team running rampant. Fans have not been kind to him either, roasting Harden for skipping the Media Day event.
Sources suggest that Harden’s absence from Media Day is due to the hope that he will be traded from the Sixers. The relationship between the player and the team has been strained over the summer, with Daryl Morey, the team’s president of basketball operations, being called a liar in public. This has fueled speculation about a possible trade for the star player.
Several teams have shown interest in acquiring Harden, including the LA Clippers and Miami Heat. However, Morey is in a difficult position, as he won’t make a deal that puts the Sixers at a disadvantage. The team is potentially in the final season of their championship window, with star player Joel Embiid’s patience starting to wear thin.
With various teams in the mix for a potential trade for James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers face the challenge of finding the right deal that benefits the team. Despite fans’ disapproval over Harden’s absence from Media Day, the saga will continue until a suitable trade can be worked out or the relationship between the player and the team is resolved. As the season unfolds, only time will tell if this gamble will pay off for the Sixers and James Harden.
