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Reportedly upset about a failed promise to be
traded, Harden made the controversial remarks last week at a
publicity event in China.
"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 NBA Players Association said later Tuesday that it plans to
file a grievance on Harden's behalf.
"We respectfully disagree with the league's decision to
discipline James Harden for recent comments he made, which we
believe do not violate the rule against public trade demands,"
the NBPA said in a statement. "We intend to file a grievance and
have the matter heard by our arbitrator."
A 10-time All-Star, Harden has made it clear he wants to play
elsewhere next season. However, the Sixers have informed his
representatives that they are expecting him to report for
training camp next month.
Harden, who turns 34 on Saturday, averaged 21.0 points, a
league-leading 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 58 games this
past season.
The 2017-18 league MVP and three-time scoring champion owns
career averages of 24.7 points, 7.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds in
1,000 games (786 starts) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston
Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and 76ers.
--Field Level Media
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