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James Harden Deal Sparks Tampering Investigation

The NBA is investigating the Philadelphia 76ers for possible tampering and early contact, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The investigation is centered on Philadelphia’s recent free agency signings of former MVP James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House.

ESPN Sources: The NBA has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers for possible tampering and early contact centered on franchise’s summer free agency class of James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House. Sixers have begun cooperating with league on probe. Story soon.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2022

More specifically, Wojnarowski reported the league is investigating the circumstances of Harden declining his $47 million player option for next season.