Day: August 19, 2023

NBA Opens Investigation On James Harden, Daryl MoreyNBA Opens Investigation On James Harden, Daryl Morey

The NBA has opened an inquiry into the circumstances around James Harden’s public critique of Daryl Morey in which he was called “a liar.” Harden also said he will never play for a team that also employs Morey.

The league is pursuing whether Harden was portending a hold out of the 23-24 season, or if he was referencing past contract discussions with the Sixers that could be a circumvention of the cap.

Harden has privately indicated that his public comments calling Morey a “liar” on Monday morning had only been a response to Morey ending trade discussions. Harden exercised his $35.6 million player option with the Sixers in late June with the expectation he would be traded.

The Sixers told Harden that they hadn’t found a workable trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and expect him to report to camp in September.

The Sixers were stripped of two second round picks for premature conversations last offseason with P.J. Tucker and Danuel House.

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James Harden Believes Relationship With Sixers Beyond RepairJames Harden Believes Relationship With Sixers Beyond Repair

In an interview in Houston, James Harden was asked if he believes his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers is beyond repair.

“I think so,” Harden replied.

Harden has been seeking a trade from the Sixers all offseason with the Los Angeles Clippers his preferred destination. After the Sixers leaked to the media that they have pulled him from the trade block, Harden responded by calling Daryl Morey “a liar.”

“I’ve been patient all summer,” Harden said when asked about how patient he will need to be. “For me, it’s just focus on what I can control and that’s working out, staying in shape, and getting ready for a good season.”

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Lakers-Nuggets, Suns-Warriors To Tip Off NBA Season On October 24Lakers-Nuggets, Suns-Warriors To Tip Off NBA Season On October 24

The NBA released the 2023-24 regular season schedule on Thursday, with a doubleheader between the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns against the Golden State Warriors kicking off the season on October 24.

The schedule features 100 games across ESPN and ABC, starting with the Celtics at the Knicks on October 25.

The five Christmas Day games were announced last week.

The schedule also includes the second annual NBA Rivals Week from January 23 to January 27.

The entire schedule can be found here.

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Olympiacos Interested In Signing Kendrick NunnOlympiacos Interested In Signing Kendrick Nunn

Olympiacos has interest in signing Kendrick Nunn.

Nunn has been waiting for an NBA offer and has asked Olympiacos to wait until the end of August for a decision.

Nunn missed the entire 21-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers due to injury and then was traded to the Washington Wizards in January as part of the Rui Hachimura deal.

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