James Harden has been one of the most discussed players throughout the NBA offseason.
His unhappiness with the Philadelphia 76ers has been well-documented and he has requested a trade from the team.
The organization has maintained its position, indicating they have no intention of trading Harden.
According to a recent report from Sam Amick of The Athletic, it appears Harden has no intentions of playing for the 76ers ever again.
Source: Even with the Sixers ending trade talks on James Harden, the disgruntled star still has no plans on playing for Philly and his stance remains unchanged. Unpacking the latest here, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/4R12mSfc9A
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) August 13, 2023
Amick also indicated that Harden will not be attending training camp.
This puts both sides in a difficult situation with less than two months until the regular season begins.
If Harden continues to sit out, he will not play during the 2023-2024 season, leaving the 76ers without one of their stars.
Joel Embiid is coming off an MVP campaign and is hungry to bring this team to greater heights.
Can the 76ers succeed without Harden on the floor?
While Harden is one of the NBA’s superstars, the rest of the 76ers roster is still strong.
Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and Patrick Beverley are the next-best players on their team.
With any luck, all of them will take a step forward this season, proving they don’t need another superstar to take over.
The Eastern Conference is flooded with talented teams and contains some of the league’s brightest talents.
For the 76ers to break through, they’ll need all of the help they can to make a strong push to the NBA Finals.
There are many unanswered questions with this team and the next several weeks will be eye-opening.
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