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The tension between Harden and the 76ers escalated in June when he decided to exercise his player option for 2023-24 to help facilitate a trade, with the Clippers being his preferred choice. This tension was further intensified in August when Harden referred to Morey as a “deceiver” during a marketing event in China.
Harden may currently not be concerned with returning to Philadelphia, having expressed similar sentiments in the past while shrugging off boos in other cities such as Oklahoma, Houston, and New York. However, it is likely that he will regret his decision at some point. After all, Philadelphia was the city he originally desired to play for and finish his NBA career with, until his priorities changed. Additionally, he was a significant player for the 76ers.
Embiid commented during the 2022 elimination of the 76ers that the team had high hopes for Harden to replicate his success in Houston, but he has transformed into a playmaker.
Embiid commented during the 2022 elimination of the 76ers that the team had high hopes for Harden to replicate his success in Houston, but he has transformed into a playmaker.
