The NBA is currently investigating the reasons behind James Harden’s absence from the Philadelphia 76ers’ primetime opener in Milwaukee. The superstar guard was expected to make his debut with the 76ers on Wednesday night, but was a surprise late scratch from the lineup.
Harden had been traded to the 76ers from the Houston Rockets earlier this month in a four-team deal that sent four first-round picks and four pick swaps to the Rockets. He was expected to make his debut with the 76ers against the Bucks, but was a late scratch from the lineup.
The NBA is now investigating why Harden was absent from the game. According to reports, the league is looking into whether or not Harden violated any protocols related to his trade from the Rockets. It is unclear what those protocols may be, or if they are related to his health and safety protocols.
The 76ers have not commented on the situation, but it is believed that they are cooperating with the NBA’s investigation. It is also unclear if Harden will be available for the team’s next game against the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Harden’s absence from the 76ers’ primetime opener in Milwaukee is a mystery that the NBA is currently trying to unravel. It remains to be seen what the league’s investigation will uncover, and if it will have any impact on Harden’s availability for the team’s upcoming games.
