As the Philadelphia 76ers gear up for their next preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden remains absent and could face substantial fines. He didn't attend practice and hasn't played in any preseason games, risking potential fines of $389,082 per missed game. If he skips the game against the Hawks, he could accumulate over $1.5 million in penalties.
James Harden's absence is part of his strategy to leave Philly. Analyst Ramona Shelburne revealed, "This is only the beginning of what he plans to do here," based on insight from someone close to Harden. His "unexcused absence" might be a sign of more to come.
Harden's trade drama has grown As a burden for the Sixers, potentially harming their championship hopes and his own legacy as a former MVP and scoring great in the NBA.