James Harden's Absence from 76ers Could Lead to Hefty Fines

The Harden-76ers Drama Unfolds

On Wednesday, the latest twist in the James Harden-Philadelphia 76ers saga emerged. Prior to their final preseason game, the discontented star skipped practice.

Harden's Frustration and No-Show

Instead of attending practice, Harden chose to remain in Houston. This All-Star guard was a no-show, fueled by his ongoing frustration over the lack of a trade deal.


Harden's Expensive Absence

Harden is fixated on his desire to join the LA Clippers. However, if he continues to be absent from the Sixers, he'll incur substantial fines. ESPN's Bobby Marks shared the potential financial repercussions.

Harden could face a $2,500 fine for missing practice and a staggering $389,082 fine for each missed game, including preseason and regular season games.


The Risk for Harden

While Harden could create difficulties for Daryl Morey and the Sixers, he would also be hurting his own financial interests. Morey's patience in seeking the right deal, as seen with Ben Simmons, could lead to fines in the tens of millions.

On the trade front, it appears that a deal isn't imminent. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Sixers and Clippers are still far from reaching an agreement on a potential Harden trade.