James Harden Confirms He Expected Max Contract From Sixers
LAC의 James Harden은 식서스를 나온 이유에 대해, 자신은 식서스에서 재정적으로나 역할 적으로나 많은 희생을 했지만, Daryl Morey가 맥스 계약을 안겨주겠다는 약속을 지키지 않았기 때문이라고 말합니다. 지난 플옵 탈락 전 까지만 해도 지속적으로 소통해왔지만, 탈락 이후 아무런 연락이 없었다고 합니다. 또한 그가 자신의 조직을 위해 유리한 선택을 한 것 처럼, 자신도 자신과 가족을 위해 유리한 선택을 한 것 뿐이라고 말하네요.
DEC 4, 2023 2:00 PM
James Harden spoke about his exit from the Philadelphia 76ers in an exclusive interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic. In the interview, Harden confirmed he believes there was a broken promise of a max contract during the 2023 offseason. When it became evident to Harden that the Sixers were preparing an offer below the max, he decided to opt into his $35.6 million contract while demanding a trade.
Harden was asked to explain his thought process when he decided he wanted to leave the Sixers and whether it was always exclusively to the Los Angeles Clippers.
"It was about trying to get to a situation where I could get paid and obviously have a chance to win at the highest level," said Harden. "These last few years, I sacrificed so much — whether it’s role, whether it’s financial — that, at this point, it’s over with. I just want to be able to move forward and still have the opportunity to make some money and obviously win at the highest level."
Amick asked Harden if he was told by the Sixers that a contract was coming.
"A max?" replied Harden.
Harden then said "Yes" and confirmed that it was said by Daryl Morey.
But Morey stopped communicating with Harden following their exit from the playoffs.
"Yeah, me and Daryl had a really good relationship. So (in the past), a week or two after we lose in the playoffs, it would be all about trying to figure out how to improve the team. (They’d talk about) ‘How do we get better?’ And that’s been going on for 10-plus years, you know what I mean? And then this year, there was no communication. And at that point, it’s like, ‘OK, I see what’s going on.’ I’m very intelligent. So then I just figure out ‘What’s my next move, and what do I want to do?’ So I understand that, at the end of the day, this is a business. And just like he has to do what’s best for his organization, I’ve got to do what’s best for me and my family. It’s as simple as that."
Later in the interview, Harden claims that Morey spoke with his representation about a contract before the start of last season's playoffs. A source from the Sixers denied the claim to The Athletic.
Harden then reflected on his unique relationship with Morey and how it ended.
"Yeah," said Harden. "It surprised the hell out of me, you know what I mean? I looked at it like a marriage. We talked about a lot of s—. And we’ve got a lot of s— that, in front of people’s eyes, you don’t know or understand. But instead of (Morey) having a conversation with me (about free agency) or saying, ‘All right James, we don’t want to offer you this, but we have this.’ Then we go back and forth, and that’s a dialogue. But you just ice me out? Then it’s like, you don’t respect me as much as I thought you did. You don’t need people like that, you know what I mean? So it’s just bad karma. People were throwing dirt on my name, but the good guys always win."
Harden doesn't plan on reconnecting with Morey anytime soon.
"There’s too much money, too much respect (lost) and too much loyalty on my end to even double back (with Morey). There’s nothing to talk about. There’s nothing to talk about. This is real money."
NBA Net Rating (Week 6): Knicks Move Up From No. 10 To No. 5
NBA 득실 마진 랭킹 입니다. 닉스가 10위에서 5위로 상승했습니다.
DEC 4, 2023 3:07 PM
The New York Knicks have moved up from No. 10 to No. 5 in Net Rating while the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder remain the top-2 teams in the category.
NBA Net Rating (Week 6):
1. Celtics: 9.5
2. Thunder: 8.3
3. Sixers: 7.0
4. Wolves: 7.0
5. Knicks: 5.7
6. Magic: 4.3
7. Nuggets: 4.2
8. Clippers: 3.3
9. Bucks: 2.9
10. Suns: 2.9
11. Rockets: 2.9
12. Nets: 2.7
13. Pacers: 2.7
14. Heat: 1.1
15. Pelicans: 0.8
16. Hawks: 0.4
17. Warriors: 0.3
18. Mavericks: 0.2
19. Kings: -0.2
20. Cavaliers: -0.4
21. Lakers: -0.9
22. Raptors: -1.3
23. Bulls: -5.6
24. Grizzlies: -6.0
25. Jazz: -6.4
26. Blazers: -6.8
27. Wizards: -8.0
28. Hornets: -8.3
29. Pistons: -8.9
30. Spurs: -12.0
Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum Named NBA Players Of The Month For Oct/Nov
덴버의 Nikola Jokic, 보스턴의 Jayson Tatum이 10/11월의 선수로 선정되었습니다.
DEC 4, 2023 4:29 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA Players of the Month for October/November.
Jokic averaged 29.0 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.2 assists for the Denver Nuggets.
Tatum averaged 27.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Boston Celtics.
NBA PER (Week 6): Anthony Davis Moves Up To No. 8
리그 PER 랭킹입니다. Anthony Davis가 8위까지 상승했네요.
DEC 4, 2023 2:57 PM
Anthony Davis has moved up to No. 8 in PER since last week while the top-3 remained unchanged.
NBA PER (Week 6):
1. Nikola Jokic: 33.9
2. Joel Embiid: 32.1
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.3
4. Tyrese Haliburton: 28.9
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.3
6. Luka Doncic: 27.0
7. Devin Booker: 26.0
8. Anthony Davis: 25.2
9. Kevin Durant: 25.0
10. De'Aaron Fox: 24.1
11. Nicolas Claxton: 23.9
12. LeBron James: 23.5
13. Stephen Curry: 23.2
14. Zion Williamson: 22.8
15. Mark Williams: 22.7
16. Alperen Sengun: 22.4
17. Donovan Mitchell: 22.4
18. Bam Adebayo: 22.4
19. Jimmy Butler: 22.3
20. Trae Young: 22.1
Chet Holmgren, Jamie Jaquez Jr. Named NBA Rookies Of The Month For Oct/Nov
OKC의 Chet Holmgren, 히트의 Jamie Jaquez Jr.가 10/11월의 신인으로 선정되었습니다.
DEC 4, 2023 4:27 PM
Chet Holmgren and Jamie Jaquez Jr. have been named the NBA's Rookie of the Month for October/November.
Holmren averaged 17.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jaquez averaged 12.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Miami Heat.
Jamahl Mosley, Chris Finch Named NBA's Coaches Of Oct/Nov
매직의 Jamahl Mosley, 미네소타의 Chris Finch가 10/11월의 감독으로 선정되었습니다.
DEC 4, 2023 4:32 PM
Jamahl Mosley and Chris Finch have been named the NBA's Coaches of the Month for October/November.
Mosley guided the Orlando Magic to a 13-5 record during the two months.
Finch led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 14-4 mark.
De'Aaron Fox, Julius Randle Named NBA's Players Of Week 6
킹스의 De'Aaron Fox, 닉스의 Julius Randle가 이 주의 선수로 선정되었습니다.
DEC 4, 2023 3:02 PM
De'Aaron Fox and Julius Randle have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 6.
Fox averaged 31.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 8.7 assists as the Sacramento Kings went 2-1.
Randle averaged 24.7 points, 13.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists as the New York Knicks went 3-0.
Kelly Oubre Expected To Return To Sixers Lineup On Wednesday
차량 충돌에 의한 갈비뼈 부상으로 결장 중인 식서스의 Kelly Oubre가 수요일 즈음 팀에 합류할 것으로 보인다네요.
DEC 5, 2023 1:07 AM
Kelly Oubre is expected to rejoin the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Wednesday.
Oubre, who suffered broken ribs after being struck by a car on November 11, said there was still an ongoing investigation after police failed to recover video of the incident.
"I've spoken to the police about this situation, and they have an ongoing investigation. I've spoken to who I need to speak to about it and people with the way that it is, and I won't be speaking on any details about that because they're looking into it," said Oubre.
Speaking on Oubre, Nick Nurse said that he would "probably fire him right back in there" against the Wizards in Wednesday.