James Harden has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for saying he that would not play for the Philadelphia 76ers while President Daryl Morey was in charge.
According to sources the guard called Morey a “liar” in an interview after the 76ers had ended talks about trading him.
Harden, 33, was reportedly keen to join the LA Clippers before talks faltered.
According to the NBA fine was for saying “he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team”.
In response, the National Basketball Players Association said: “We respectfully disagree with the league’s decision to discipline James Harden for recent comments he made, which we believe do not violate the rule against public trade demands.
“We intend to file a grievance and have the matter heard by our Arbitrator.”
