The staring contest is underway between James Harden and Daryl Morey because the Philadelphia 76ers introduced they’ve ended talks to commerce the previous MVP. Sad together with his function and contract provide, Harden requested a commerce earlier this offseason, however his desired vacation spot, the LA Clippers, couldn’t give you a deal candy sufficient for Morey’s finicky tastes.
Now, Philly is in the same scenario to a few years in the past when Ben Simmons compelled his manner out. And by “compelled his manner out,” I imply sat in road garments as Morey waited out the Brooklyn Nets. However, sure, by all means, strive extra midseason roster upheaval.
Sources say Harden has no plans to indicate up for coaching camp and, judging by previous mood tantrums, even when he did, his effort can be “Let’s simply do Uber Eats for dinner” at greatest. This standoff goes to finish poorly for each events, and I for one can’t wait to revel within the acrimony.
What’s Daryl Morey doing?
We all know Morey overvalues Harden, and is steadfast in his delusion that the Sixers are going to get a actual return for a participant who’s a hollowed out model of himself. Not like with Simmons, there is no such thing as a thriller to Harden — he’ll be 34 earlier than the season begins and is coming off a quintessentially Harden postseason. (Not a very good factor.)
Right now I’d wish to level out that the Sixers have the reigning MVP, who’s dangerously near disgruntled, and are selecting to reply with a public tête-à-tête between forlorn lovers. I can’t stress how essential this yr is, or how pleasurable these previous couple of years of the Course of have been, and are going to be.
Philadelphia employed Sam Hinke’s godfather; a common supervisor who created the Sloan Convention, and is supposedly this ruthless, calculating man, however can’t give up his ex, and for causes solely recognized to him, nonetheless believes a wholesome and motivated Harden may also help get Philly to the promised land.
Hate to interrupt it to you, Daryl, however your boy gained’t ever be absolutely wholesome at his age, and he was completely content material sabotaging Houston, after which Brooklyn’s, seasons to get the place he needs. Three weeks in the past, the Beard was getting trolled by ESPN for stocking up on Bun B’s Trill Burgers in Houston. Undecided how nice the return goes to be for a man extra ready for hibernation than his fourth(?) act.
The one manner this pissing match might get any higher is that if Harden confirmed up at Morey’s workplace with a bag of platter of burgers, and proceeded to eat them, with out blinking or breaking eye contact, till a deal will get finished, or he has renal failure.
Extra meaningless NFL preseason highlights!
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields accomplished all three of his passes, two of which for lengthy touchdowns, in a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. The caveat? Neither traveled past the road of scrimmage.
Right here’s the primary to newly acquired receiver DJ Moore:
And the second to working again Khalil Herbert:
Whereas that’s not fairly going to relax detractors of Fields’ passing capacity, it’s a begin, and that’s all of the Bears might hope for.
I’ll go away you with Dallas Cowboys’ rookie working again (and Darren Sproles cosplayer) Deuce Vaughn displaying some burst.
With the Boys saying they don’t wish to overwork Tony Pollard, and Ronald Jones suspended for the primary two video games, Vaughn ought to get a glance. I’m not saying draft him, however don’t hesitate to seize him off waivers if he reveals potential early.
