James Harden Fined $100,000 for Public Comments About Status With 76ers

James Harden (1) of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 7, 2023. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

NEW YORK—The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for public comments he made about his status with the team.

Harden made public comments on Aug. 14 and Aug. 17 saying he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless he were traded to another team.