The NBA has fined star James Harden $100,000 for indicating that he wouldn’t play for the Philadelphia 76ers unless his trade demands were met.
“The league’s investigation, which included an interview of Harden, confirmed that these comments referenced Harden’s belief that the 76ers would not accommodate his request to be traded,” the league said in a statement.
The National Basketball Players Association, however, will file a grievance against the league and its $100,000 fine, arguing that Harden’s comments weren’t in violation of the CBA.