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The last few months have been an unpleasant journey for Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. Ever since the playoff exit in the last season, Harden hinted at his exit from the Philly side. However, the Beard couldn’t find a suitable contract in the off season so far. Apart from that, he also attracted a hefty fine from NBA for his statement against the Sixers’ president. While he remained silent after the fine update, he opened up via an IG post. But, for a different reason.

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Harden had been giving out mixed signals about his affiliation with the Philadelphia franchise. While he celebrated 4th of July alongside his teammate, Joel Embiid, in a lavish party, he missed out on Embiid’s wedding. Moreover, he recently also called the team’s president, Daryl Morey, a ‘liar’ in public. Subsequently, he faced a fine of $100,000 as well. But unfazed by the action, the star recently engaged in charity work.

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James Harden breaks silence after the fine

Ever since James Harden forced his way out of the Houston Rockets, he hasn’t had a stable career in the league. The 10x NBA All-Star is attempting to shift to his third team in the last three years. Notably, he vested his interest in the Los Angeles Clippers side and the team is currently is a low cap space to accommodate him. While he dealt with this complicated situation, the star organized a charity event in Houston.

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Harden took to his IG and shared pictures from the charity softball game on a hot, sunny day. The caption of the post read, ” “great fellowship” nobody loses in a Charity Softball game it was a perfect hot day in the city.” The pictures featured Harden making his moves on the field. Notably, the star looked in great shape.

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Furthermore, fans in the comments section flooded in, commenting on the star’s recent fine. Majority of the fans offered their solidarity in the comments. One user said, “stand with harden.”

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Leaving this charity game aside, what does the future hold for the star?

James Harden’s future in the league

If Harden continues to be adamant about his decision, the star could end up paying more fines. According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if a player continues to miss out on practice sessions, the player would be fined $2500 for the first time, $5000 dollars for the second time, $7500 for the third and the fine amount would change accordingly, reported CBS Sports. The star has to make a decision before it’s too late.

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What do you make of Harden’s recent charity event? Let us know in the comments.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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