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"Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a
part of an organization that he's a part of," Harden said. "Let
me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a
part of an organization that he's a part of."
The 76ers ended trade talks involving Harden over the weekend
after conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers were not
fruitful, ESPN reported.
Harden, a 10-time All-Star acquired twice by Morey, maintains
his preference is to play elsewhere. But the 76ers informed
Harden's representatives that they were expecting him to report
to the team for training camp next month.
Harden agreed to pick up his $35.6 million player option in June
to help facilitate a trade. All-Star teammate Joel Embiid said
he remains hopeful Harden will be a part of the 2023-24 team.
Barring a trade, ESPN reported Harden was expecting a maximum
level contract extension with the 76ers.
Morey was general manager of the Houston Rockets when Harden
spent more than eight seasons with the franchise and won NBA
MVP.
He acquired Harden a second time in the trade that brought him
to Philadelphia and sent Ben Simmons to the Nets.
--Field Level Media
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