The Philadelphia 76ers have ended trade talks involving 10-time All-Star guard James Harden and plan to bring him back to training camp for the start of the season, setting up an uncomfortable situation with the unhappy star, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
The Sixers had periodic offseason conversations with the LA Clippers -- Harden's desired destination -- but no traction on a deal materialized, sources said.
The Sixers agreed to search out a trade upon Harden's request after he agreed to pick up his $35.6 million player option in June, but the Sixers' asking price was steep and no teams, including the Clippers, were willing or able to meet it, sources said.