NBA fines James Harden $100K for comments on Daryl Morey

NBA fines James Harden 0K for comments on Daryl Morey

NBA fines James Harden $100K for comments on Daryl Morey

The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden $100,000 on Tuesday for his public feedback on group president Daryl Morey.

Reportedly upset a few failed promise to be traded, Harden made the controversial remarks final week at a publicity occasion in China.

“Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden mentioned. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

A ten-time All-Star, Harden has made it clear he desires to play elsewhere subsequent season. However, the Sixers have knowledgeable his representatives that they’re anticipating him to report for coaching camp subsequent month.

Harden, who turns 34 on Saturday, averaged 21.0 factors, a league-leading 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 58 video games this previous season.

The 2017-18 league MVP and three-time scoring champion owns profession averages of 24.7 factors, 7.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds in 1,000 video games (786 begins) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and 76ers. — Field Level Media/Reuters

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