James Harden's absence from 76ers' season-opener prompts NBA investigation

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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden was reportedly stopped by security when trying to board the team’s flight for Thursday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, and now the NBA is looking into the situation. 

The league is investigating why Harden was not available for the 76ers season opener, which comes more than a month after the NBA board of governors approved a new player participation policy. 

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden looks to pass the ball during the first half of Game 3 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in New York.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

"We're looking into the facts around James Harden's availability tonight to determine whether an approved reason exists for his lack of participation," NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement.

76ERS SECURITY 'STOPPED' JAMES HARDEN FROM BOARDING TEAM PLANE: REPORT

Head coach Nick Nurse told reporters Wednesday that Harden would not travel with the team to Milwaukee, and would instead remain back to work on conditioning. But according to reports, Harden showed up to the flight and was ultimately stopped by security. 

Nurse was asked about the report following the game and said "there was a report that he showed up for practice, and we determined that he should stay back for conditioning."

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden (1) reacts past Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart during the second half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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