The relationship between the 76ers and Harden has long been on a dead end. Harden had fantasized that the 76ers would trade him, so he returned to team training. However, what he never expected was that the 76ers' offer for Harden would still be unrealistic. They knew that the Clippers could not get out of Mann, but they still blindly used Mann as a trade chip. According to Nick Wright, in the last 48 hours, the Clippers again rejected an asking offer for Harden.
In this asking price, the 76ers asked the Clippers for 1 first-round + 1 swap + Mann, but the Clippers refused to accept. Such an outcome means that the possibility of a trade for Harden between the 76ers and the Clippers is completely zero. Harden was so disappointed that he left the Philadelphia 76ers and missed team practice. It is reported that he is currently in Houston.
In response to Harden's sudden absence, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reported that the 76ers plan to give Harden a chance to explain why he was "unexcusedly absent" before deciding how to impose a penalty. To this question, 76ers coach Nass responded in an interview: "Whether Harden is there or not, we will continue to train. From the last time I spoke to him, it was surprising that he didn't show up today. ”
76ers star Embiid said: "Maybe he has something to do. I'm not sure, I don't know what's going on because he's been here before. He didn't come today, so obviously I think he might have something important to do, or something going on. ”
The report revealed that the rift between the 76ers and Harden had reached a level that was difficult to repair. Harden's disappointment after his hopes of being traded dashed made his relationship with the team even more strained. The 76ers seem to have come to terms with Harden's departure, and they haven't shown much concern or anger after the offer failed.
Of course, Harden's absence has also caused some trouble for the team. What needs to be explained is why the "unexcused absence" is before deciding how to impose the penalty. This also shows the team's shortcomings in the management of players. At the same time, Embiid's words also hinted at a certain discord within the team. However, Harden is absent from training, and the management still has a way to deal with it, that is, a fine, missing a training session, can be fined at least $2,500, missing a game, including preseason, will be fined $389,082, which is a "failure to provide service" fine.
The NBA is a business league, and the contract between Harden and the 76ers is only the last year, whether there is a need to push the relationship to an irreparable degree, whether it is necessary to get by with money, Harden needs to seriously consider. Of course, Harden has made enough money that it doesn't matter to him, but once the team is left with such a label, the team here is not just the Philadelphia 76ers, then even the next offseason, Harden will be difficult to get a satisfactory contract.
Taken together, the report reveals that the relationship between the 76ers and Harden has come to an end. Although Harden had fantasized about being traded to the Clippers, reality disappointed him. Now that he's out of training and in Houston, the team seems to have come to terms with that reality and is trying to solve some internal problems. In these difficult times, teams need to come together to overcome the difficulties and regain competitiveness.