76ers security 'stopped' James Harden from boarding team plane: report

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More details have emerged about the Philadelphia 76ers not allowing All-Star James Harden to travel with them to Milwaukee for their matchup with the Bucks Thursday night. 

According to Bleacher Report, Harden, who has been a lightning rod for controversy with the Sixers all offseason, arrived for the team’s flight. 

However, he was "stopped by a security official who notified him that he was not permitted to accompany the team."

The report added GM Elton Brand and Sixers head coach Nick Nurse told Harden that it was Philadelphia’s plan to have him work out at the team's practice site to allow monitoring of "his measurables and speed with their tracking system."

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The Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during the second half of Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harden, reportedly "frustrated" with the situation, has been away from the 76ers all offseason. It was his understanding general manager Daryl Morey would either trade him or give him a long-term deal.

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Neither happened, and Harden and the 76ers’ relationship has been strained.

Harden called Morey a "liar" during a trip to China this offseason and said he wouldn’t play for the 76ers again. But with trade talks falling through with the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden appears to want to get back on the court with Philly. 

Joel Embiid (21) and James Harden (1) of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during the third quarter in Game 6 of the 2023 Eastern Conference