Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden slapped with eye-watering fine by the NBA

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The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $US100,000 ($A155,710) for public comments he made about his status with the team. Harden made public comments on August 14 and August 17 saying he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless he were traded to another team. The league talked to Harden as part of its investigation and confirmed that his comments referenced Harden’s belief that the Sixers would not grant his trade request. Harden picked up his player option for next season in June, but Philadelphia have not found a deal, prompting Harden’s anger....