The NBA’s investigation into James Harden and the Sixers has concluded, in keeping with one NBA insider.
“NBA’s investigation into Philadelphia 76ers potentially violating the new player participation policy by holding James Harden out of a nationally televised game has concluded and no penalty is expected, league sources tell
@NBAonTNT,@BleacherReport,” Chris Haynes reported on X on Tuesday.
After being away from the staff for ten days, Harden didn’t journey with Philly for his or her street video games in Toronto and Milwaukee.
He apparently even tried to get onto the staff aircraft to go along with them, however was stopped by safety.
The NBA shortly made an announcement after Harden missed the staff’s opening street sport in opposition to the Bucks.
“We are looking into the facts around James Harden’s availability tonight to determine whether an approved reason exists for his lack of participation,” league spokesperson Michael Bass mentioned.
Over the summer time, the league tightened up their rules about “star players” skipping out on video games when they’re wholesome, in an try and curb load administration.
It’s laborious to know if the NBA discovered no wrongdoing and the investigation was concluded, or that they merely introduced it to a halt as a result of Harden is not with the staff.
The Beard touched down in LA on Tuesday and went straight to the Clippers facility after lastly being traded there.
He met up with proprietor Steve Balmer and his outdated pal Russell Westbrook.
