Philadelphia 76ers Guard James Harden Misses Practice Again

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden was once again absent from practice on Thursday for the second consecutive day. The team announced that the reason for his absence is a personal matter. Despite this setback, coach Nick Nurse remained optimistic about the team’s preparations, stating that they had a productive practice session with high energy from the players present at the facility.

Harden has yet to make an appearance in the preseason games. Although he participated in the training camp and continued to practice with the 76ers, he expressed his desire to be traded from the team during the offseason. Harden, who compared his fractured relationship with team president Daryl Morey to a broken marriage, cited the lack of a long-term contract offer from the organization as a major factor behind his trade demand. Despite his initial reluctance to discuss the status of his trade demand, Harden hinted that he might consider playing in the team’s preseason finale against Atlanta.

However, coach Nurse, in his first season with the team, expressed doubt about Harden’s chances of playing in the finale. He emphasized that the ongoing situation has been a prolonged issue and that his focus is on working with the players who are present and ready to contribute. If there are any changes in the situation, the coach assured that the team will adapt accordingly.

Throughout the past decade, Harden has established himself as one of the top players in the league. He has won three scoring titles and was awarded the league MVP in 2018. Additionally, Harden led the league in assists last season, further solidifying his status as a remarkable playmaker.

James Harden’s continuous absence from Philadelphia 76ers’ practices raises questions about his future with the team. Despite attending training camp and participating in practice sessions, Harden’s trade demand and his dissatisfaction with the organization persists. With the preseason coming to an end, it remains uncertain whether Harden will ultimately participate in any games for the 76ers. Only time will tell how this situation unfolds and what it means for both Harden and the team moving forward.