Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has publicly called general manager Daryl Morey a liar and stated that he will never be a part of an organization that Morey is a part of. Speaking at an event in China, Harden's comments were met with surprise and have since gone viral on social media. This latest attack on Morey comes amid ongoing trade speculation surrounding the NBA Most Valuable Player.
While the 76ers have confirmed that trade talks involving Harden have ended and they expect him to report to training camp, a source close to Harden has stated that his plans have not changed since his trade request in mid-July. Harden reportedly has no intentions of participating in training camp.
Rumors have circulated that Morey has been trying to keep Harden in Philadelphia, as the team is focused on building around their other star player, Joel Embiid. However, Harden's frustration with Morey's handling of his possible free agency led to his trade request.
As this situation continues to develop, it remains to be seen if Harden's comments will impact his future with the 76ers or if a trade will eventually be facilitated.