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With the NBA season just around the corner, speculation surrounds James Harden’s future, as his desired trade to the Clippers remains unfulfilled.

While the 34-year-old had been present at the 76ers training camp, his sudden absence from Monday’s practice has raised questions among teammates. Reportedly, Harden did not notice the team about his absence.

Reigning MVP Joel Embiid addressed the situation. “I didn’t know if anything was going on because he’s been here. He wasn’t here today, so obviously I think he probably had something important to do or something came up. But guys know what it is,” he said, via PHLY Sixers on X.