Kyrie Irving Defends James Harden for Blasting Daryl Morey

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving defended Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden shocked the NBA world on Monday morning when he publicly blasted Daryl Morey for being a liar. Currently in China, Harden was asked about the 76ers no longer engaging in trade discussions for him, and said, "Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of. Let me say that again, Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of."

These comments have been going viral on social media, and were picked up by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowksi, who wrote a headline calling Harden "disgruntled" amidst his remarks. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving responded to that Tweet, and asked, "Is he Disgruntled Adrian?? Or is he holding Daryl Morey accountable for his dishonesty and lack of transparency throughout the contract negotiation process this summer?"

Is he Disgruntled Adrian?? Or is he holding Darryl Morey accountable for his dishonesty and lack of transparency throughout the contract negotiation process this summer?

— Chief Hélà 🤞🏾 (@KyrieIrving) August 14, 2023

Irving certainly makes a fair point, because it seems that Harden took a payout last summer with the understanding that the 76ers would give him an extension this summer. When the 76ers did not do that, Harden opted into the final year of his deal with the understanding he would be traded - preferably to the LA Clippers, and now the 76ers have backed out on that as well.

This will be a story to follow, and one that looks to be getting even messier.

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