The sluggish commerce talks between the Sixers and Clippers about Harden would appear to help this stance. Morey is thought to be asking for the form of return that — as of Tuesday afternoon — left the sturdy impression that he had no real curiosity in getting a deal accomplished anytime quickly. Harden’s stance has not modified, a supply near him instructed The Athletic. He nonetheless needs to depart Philadelphia. He’s nonetheless upset with how Morey dealt with his scenario heading into attainable free company final month. And even with the current revelation that Harden attended the identical NBPA get together as Sixers co-star Joel Embiid and former Sixers proprietor Michael Rubin in Vegas he’s nonetheless decided to begin subsequent season in a Clippers jersey. -via The Athletic / July 13, 2023
