76ers Player Reacts to James Harden Blasting Daryl Morey

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley sees both sides of James Harden vs. Daryl Morey
76ers Player Reacts to James Harden Blasting Daryl Morey
76ers Player Reacts to James Harden Blasting Daryl Morey /

Having recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, veteran guard Patrick Beverley now finds himself in a unique position. Getting his start in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, Beverley has a strong relationship with both James Harden and Daryl Morey. With the two now going through a messy public breakup while Harden pushes for a trade to the LA Clippers, Beverley addressed the situation on the latest episode of his podcast.

"I obviously understand both sides," Beverley said. "I understand James's side, obviously the window of making a ton off money in this league for a long period of time, that window is very small."

Beverley continued by saying that Harden is entitled to feel any way he wants if he's been promised certain things, and added that he is one of the most talented players ever, and has adapted his game to become Philadelphia's point guard. 

As for Morey's side of this situation, Beverley said, "His job is to get the best product for as cheap as possible. So you know, that's his job... That's the name of the game. You're a GM, you're a president, you're trying to get a bunch of great product for as least as possible."

Beverley didn't take a side in this situation, but acknowledged the unfortunate nature of what has occurred, especially for somebody like himself who has a strong relationship with Harden and Morey.

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Joey Linn
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Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.