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New York Post
14 Aug 2023


NextImg:James Harden calls Daryl Morey ‘a liar’ in shocking Sixers escalation

James Harden has it made it clear how he really feels about Daryl Morey.

The 76ers point guard called Morey, the team’s president of basketball operations, a “liar” while at a recent press event in China with Adidas basketball — shortly after the Sixers ended trade talks with the disgruntled star.

“Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden, who requested a trade out of Philadelphia in June, said in a video posted by The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

“Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

Harden, according to Sports Illustrated, provided that answer after being asked: “What do you think about the current team claiming to end trade talks and trying to bring you back to the team?”

James Harden at a press event with Adidas during his China tour Aug. 13, 2023.
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James Harden at a press event with Adidas during his China tour on Aug. 13, 2023.

James Harden is not a fan of Daryl Morey.
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Harden, 33, is unhappy with Morey over the lack of a long-term max contract offer, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday.

The report added that the Sixers plan to bring Harden back to training camp for the start of the season.

However, the 10-time All-Star made it clear that he isn’t on board with the idea of staying with Philadelphia if Morey is there.

Following the news that Philadelphia ended trade talks for Harden, The Athletic reported Saturday the former MVP no longer wants to play for the Sixers and has no plans of taking part in training camp.

James Harden speaks with students during his China tour on Aug. 13, 2023.

James Harden speaks with students during his China tour Aug. 13, 2023.
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James Harden #1 (L) and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey.

James Harden #1 (L) and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The 76ers had some conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden’s desired destination, but a deal never materialized, sources told ESPN — adding Philadelphia’s asking price was steep and no teams, including the Clippers, were willing or able to meet it.

Harden reportedly has been furious with the Sixers over taking a pay cut last season, and then being left in the dark during throughout this offseason.

Harden took a $15 million pay cut in July 2022 and declined his $47.4 million player option with the 76ers to sign a $33 million deal for the 2022-23 campaign.

James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

James Harden wants out of Philadelphia.
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Things seemed to turn tense between Harden and the Sixers over the summer when Harden agreed to pick up his $35.6 million player option for next season, on his way to a trade request out of Philadelphia.

The Athletic reported Harden was extremely upset at how the Sixers handled his potential free agency and he made that clear to the organization.

Despite the situation, ESPN reports the Sixers are determined to make things work with Harden.

Daryl Morey, President of Basketball Operations and James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers speak to the media during a press conference on February 15, 2022 at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.

Daryl Morey and James Harden during happier times.
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Harden arrived in Philly as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Australian guard Ben Simmons to the Nets in February 2022, following Simmons’ summer standoff with the Sixers in 2021.

Harden and Morey spent eight seasons together with the Houston Rockets after Morey brought the point guard to Houston via trade from Oklahoma City in 2012.