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76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee
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Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker, left, talks with guard James Harden during the NBA basketball team's practice on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo. - photo by AP Photo/David Zalubowski
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday's season opener against Milwaukee. Harden — who issued an offseason trade demand — did not play in the preseason and skipped practice last week for what was officially called a personal matter before he showed up Wednesday at the team's complex in Camden, New Jersey, ready to play. Coach Nick Nurse said he was told Tuesday night that Harden had arrived in town.