76ers Tell James Harden To Stay Home Ahead Of Season Opener In Milwaukee

CBS Philadelphia

October 26, 2023

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday's season opener against Milwaukee.

Harden — who issued an offseason trade demand — did not play in the preseason and skipped practice last week for what was officially called a personal matter before he showed up Wednesday at the team's complex in Camden, New Jersey, ready to play.

Coach Nick Nurse said he was told Tuesday night that Harden had arrived in town. Nurse said Harden was involved in practice early and late but not in the game preparation part for the Bucks.

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