The ‘final straw’ that led 76ers to trade James Harden to Clippers

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Despite James Harden’s animosity toward Daryl Morey, it appeared as if he was still willing to play for the 76ers while waiting on his trade request to be granted, even though he vowed never to be part of an organization with Morey again. But once Harden was denied entry to the team plane last Wednesday for its season opener in Milwaukee, the situation became untenable. That moment was the “final straw” in the Harden-Sixers saga, according to ESPN, and trade talks with the Clippers picked back up Friday after it was reported Los Angeles had hit pause on negotiations. The...