James Harden seemingly did not use his days off between NBA playoff series for relaxing. According to reports, he was involved in a dispute with a man outside a hotel and casino located in Las Vegas earlier this week
Here is everything you need to know.
James Harden altercation outside a casino in Las Vegas
A video obtained by TMZ caught James Harden arguing at the entrance of Flamingo on the Strip at around 1:25 am earlier this week.
Moreover, it comes two after Philadelphia defeated the Nets during the opening-round playoff series held in Brooklyn.
In addition, the footage shows the Sixers’ point guard yelling at the man before he went ahead to tap his chest. He also smacked the man across his face.
Furthermore, sources claim th at the man in the video is a member of Harden’s group. They also said that after the alleged altercation the duo enjoyed the night as if nothing occurred between them.
Besides that, the reason behind the confrontation remains unclear as of now. However, a couple of witnesses mentioned that Harden noticed people watching them.
Hence, the basketball player headed inside the building along with the man with whom Harden was quarreling.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department revealed that the cops were not called to the scene.
They added that on Wednesday, ‘We have had no incidents involving James Harden reported to the LVMPD.’
James Harden’s future is unclear in Philadelphia
James Harden is currently in the middle of a championship run with the Philadelphia 76ers. It is important to note that they are the ones who defeated their first-round opponent.
Nevertheless, it has stopped people from making silent speculations about his upcoming free agency.
Adrian Wojnarowski, from ESPN, gave his view about the topic on his podcast. He mentioned that Harden will possibly look elsewhere this summer despite the outcome of the postseason.
He said, ‘James Harden’s future is very unclear in Philadelphia. Houston is very much in play for him. And I think a lot may depend on, do they make a run and win and it’s easy to pay him long-term big money?’
He added, ‘Or he just wants to be back in Houston. Win or lose, he goes. Or it’s dependent on the team’s success.’
Besides that, Harden who will celebrate his 34th birthday in August appears to be clinging to the remainder of his prime.