Sixers: James Harden Status in Philly Gets Huge Update

(Photo : Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Image) CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - James Harden (#1) of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility .

James Harden remains at odds with the Philadelphia 76ers, so he was unsurprisingly absent at the team's first practice. However, the 2018 NBA MVP will professionally handle his predicament with reports Harden will be joining his team in Colorado.

James Harden is reportedly expected to join the Sixers in Colorado as early as Tuesday, October 3, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden didn’t practice at Colorado State University on Tuesday but he’s expected to arrive in Colorado as soon as today to join training camp.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 3, 2023

It is no secret that the 34-year-old is determined to bolt the Sixers, leaving a huge question mark on the chances of the ballclub this 2023-24 NBA season.

Odd atmosphere at the 76ers training camp

Further, it will be interesting to see the atmosphere once Harden shows up at the Sixers' camp. His relationship with Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey soured after the 10-time All-Star branded the executive a liar back in August during an Adidas event held in China, ESPN reported.

James Harden's trade demand stands

Worse, James Harden was a no-show at the 76ers Media Day, further raising questions about his future in Philly, as the NBA.com reported.

"He's not here today," team president Daryl Morey said on Monday, October 2. "He continues to seek a trade and we're working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and hopefully all parties."

Harden continues to air his wish to move to a new team, particularly the Los Angeles Clippers. Talks fizzled, and it remains to be seen if there will be further trade discussions concerning James Harden.

After exercising his $35.6 million contract option, the huge money plus his age play a vital role in determining where he could be shipped.