James Harden Blasts ‘Liar’ 76ers Pres Daryl Morey, Won’t Play In Philly

James Harden has spent a lot of his profession with Daryl Morey … however swears he will not play one other minute for the “liar” staff president.

The previous NBA MVP, who requested a commerce out of Philly in June, spoke at an Adidas occasion in China Monday night time … and addressed the rumors about his relationship with Morey and the Sixers.

“Daryl Morey is a liar and I’ll by no means be part of a corporation that he’s part of,” Harden mentioned in video taken by Shams, days after commerce talks with the Los Angeles Clippers dissolved.

“Let me say that once more. Daryl Morey is a liar and I’ll by no means be part of a corporation that he’s part of.”

James and Daryl’s feud stems from Morey’s refusal to supply Harden a long-term max contract extension, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported over the weekend.

FYI, Harden was traded from the Nets to the Sixers late within the 2021-2022 season, taking part in 21 video games in Philadelphia, the place he averaged 21 factors a recreation. Final season he performed in 58 video games, additionally averaging 21 for the 44-38 squad which completed sixth within the East.

As soon as upon a time … Harden and Morey had been companions in crime in Houston, with Harden profitable the 2018 MVP award whereas with the Rockets.

Houston’s former GM traded for Harden in 2012 earlier than heading to the Metropolis of Brotherly Like to change into staff president in 2020.

Now, the connection has clearly eroded, and it appears there is not any love misplaced.

Coaching camp is approaching, starting in October. Solely time will inform if Harden reveals up … or if he means it when he says he’ll by no means once more play for Morey.