What an offseason it’s been. Even for the Sixers, this one has really been something. The James Harden saga has taken yet another turn, as after reporting that an inquiry could happen, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has now confirmed that the NBA has launched its inquiry into the Harden situation that’s been playing out this summer.
After Harden publicly called Daryl Morey a liar earlier this week, Wojnarowski has reported that the league is now looking into the matter to see exactly what Harden was referring to and what plans both parties had made for this offseason:
The league office is believed to be pursuing an understanding of whether Harden was portending a 2023-2024 hold out in violation of the league’s collective bargaining agreement — or had been referencing past contract discussions with the organization that might constitute salary cap circumvention, sources said.