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As James Harden tries to force another trade that would see him play on his fourth team in four seasons, a former NBA All-Star wonders: Why should anyone trust him?
Harden, 34, who attended 76ers training camp despite what he considered an irreparable relationship with team president Daryl Morey, has since disappeared to the Sixers.
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He did not show up for practice for a second straight day Thursday as their season is scheduled to begin next Thursday on the road against the Bucks.
Harden is unhappy with how Morey reportedly left the 10-time All-Star in limbo ahead of free agency, with Harden ultimately exercising his $35.6 million option for this season and requesting a trade.
“If I’m James Harden, I can’t expect these people to give me another five years for $250 million, dog!” Former Nets star Kenyon Martin said on Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” show about Harden’s potential meetings with other teams.
“I could care less what he promises me sitting at the table. If I’m honest, if he tells me this shit, I’m leaving this meeting thinking he’s a fucking liar.
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“If I’m honest with myself in this situation, everything I put on the table? The last three stops? Everything I put on the table, why would anyone sign me up for five more [years] for the maximum amount of money they could give me? We are naive.
Harden hasn’t been with the 76ers since Sunday, according to The Athletic, and head coach Nick Nurse said he didn’t know why Harden wasn’t in attendance.
After eight seasons with the Rockets, Harden requested a trade and was sent to the Nets in January 2021 to form a Big 3 with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
This story was originally published in the New York Post and has been republished with permission.
