2024 NBA Season

[YuginKadoya]

Either Embiid will request a trade, or he will get traded. Given what's going on within the organization, there's a likelihood that Embiid might not stay with the 76ers. Just consider what might happen to the 76ers' season if Harden sits out, since the management doesn't plan to trade him. Do we think Embiid will be happy with that? Next season will likely be a determining factor in Embiid's decision, as this team lacks a long-term plan and struggles in taking care of its players.

Well, If James Harden is not going to likely stay because even if they Ban James Harden from leaving the Philadelphia 76ers then I think it is not a great chemistry if they would let Harden Stay and he doesn't have a good relationship with the President of the 76ers Daryl Morey for the meantime, so it is not going to be a good idea to still kept Harden, and if this will not be fixed then Joel Embiid will likely want to be traded to other teams, but Joel Embiid would likely want to win a championship next season, and have also said that he wanted to play for the Golden State Warriors with Stephen Curry,

You know, I would like to think that my judgement were right after all but I still can't because I just don't have enough or concrete details yet to confirm whether there is something wrong inside the Philly or not, maybe it has existed already since last season that there is going on in their locker room that we didn't know because they are still trying to work things out.

What they are doing right now is just giving some clues and leave the public curious or should I say confused because after they fired Doc Rivers, almost everything has been shattered into places and I think as well that it is one of the reasons why Harden wanted to get out and most probably, Embiid as well.

The President of the 76ers Daryl Morey is like have something beef with James Harden for sure that is why it is likely a war inside the Philadelphia 76ers, right now because of the President and Harden, it is a clash and Harden keeps on saying that Morey has likely lie to him for getting his salary cut without further improvements for the team, well it is not likely that simple indeed, but I think James Harden likely really want out, while Embiid is hanging on the balance,

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[Maslate]

You know, I would like to think that my judgement were right after all but I still can't because I just don't have enough or concrete details yet to confirm whether there is something wrong inside the Philly or not, maybe it has existed already since last season that there is going on in their locker room that we didn't know because they are still trying to work things out.

What they are doing right now is just giving some clues and leave the public curious or should I say confused because after they fired Doc Rivers, almost everything has been shattered into places and I think as well that it is one of the reasons why Harden wanted to get out and most probably, Embiid as well.

The President of the 76ers Daryl Morey is like have something beef with James Harden for sure that is why it is likely a war inside the Philadelphia 76ers, right now because of the President and Harden, it is a clash and Harden keeps on saying that Morey has likely lie to him for getting his salary cut without further improvements for the team, well it is not likely that simple indeed, but I think James Harden likely really want out, while Embiid is hanging on the balance,

I guess it's not something anymore because it's been confirmed already recently that the reason why James Harden wanted to go out from the franchise is because he doesn't want how Daryl Morey handle the organization. And because of the issues that happened inside like Morey is not really giving some improvements to the roster, this happened recently.

While at a basketball camp in China, Harden took to the microphone, stating that “Daryl Morey [the GM of the 76ers] is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

https://thesixersense.com/2023/08/17/5-james-harden-76ers-trades-to-teams-nobody-is-expecting/

And given the situation of the 76ers right now, it might be the same reason why Joel Embiid is giving some hint because he doesn't want a team that has other issues rather than focusing on what the should they do to improve the team.

[danherbias07]

You know, I would like to think that my judgement were right after all but I still can't because I just don't have enough or concrete details yet to confirm whether there is something wrong inside the Philly or not, maybe it has existed already since last season that there is going on in their locker room that we didn't know because they are still trying to work things out.

What they are doing right now is just giving some clues and leave the public curious or should I say confused because after they fired Doc Rivers, almost everything has been shattered into places and I think as well that it is one of the reasons why Harden wanted to get out and most probably, Embiid as well.

You picked the right words mate. I bet that is what is going on with most of the Philly fans right now. Even the drama with Ben Simmons might be crossed out once proven that the problem is within the management and not the players entirely.
They like throwing blame to either coaches or players but they will never admit their wrongdoings. Now that James Harden talked, it's either him or the management that will be believed. But, for the long time that Daryl Morrey is handling Harden from the Rockets to the 76ers, I have never heard Harden talk like this. Just when he is in the 76ers. So I am guessing there's still someone else behind it.

Anyway, after the New York Liberty in WNBA won the WNBA Cup, I think I understand now what will happen to that In-Season of the NBA. They don't actually have to worry about it, they just need to keep on winning their games. I guess the goal of Adam Silver is just to enhance the competition in the season games.
Regular season Tip-off is still in October and it's on the 24th.

[Kelvinid]

While at a basketball camp in China, Harden took to the microphone, stating that “Daryl Morey [the GM of the 76ers] is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

https://thesixersense.com/2023/08/17/5-james-harden-76ers-trades-to-teams-nobody-is-expecting/

And given the situation of the 76ers right now, it might be the same reason why Joel Embiid is giving some hint because he doesn't want a team that has other issues rather than focusing on what the should they do to improve the team.

Embiid admitted that Harden helped him become an MVP, so I think Harden is a good teammate. The GM of the 76ers seems to have some problems with the players, as Harden has not encountered issues with the previous teams he played for.

If you all still remember, Harden agreed to a pay cut with a new 76ers contract amounting to $15 million just to help the team improve.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/james-harden-contract-pay-cut-76ers/echtei2ilj3bks5foleduyv1

So, not only is Harden a team player, but he is also unselfish.

[dwyane36]

Thanks for this news, I haven't read it. All we know is that Dame wanted out, that's the real deal and he wanted to go to Miami. But to be able to facilitate it, yeah, maybe they need another team like Philly to get involved in this blockbuster trade.

As far as I know, there is still no progress in the negotiations between the Heat and Blazers, as the Blazers aren't interested in this deal. It seems like the main reason why this deal is not moving forward is because of Tyler Herro, or rather the Blazers' lack of interest in him. Of course, Herro could be re-routed to a third team as part of this deal, but what team would agree to that? The 76ers? I don't think so.

[Jating]

While at a basketball camp in China, Harden took to the microphone, stating that “Daryl Morey [the GM of the 76ers] is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

https://thesixersense.com/2023/08/17/5-james-harden-76ers-trades-to-teams-nobody-is-expecting/

And given the situation of the 76ers right now, it might be the same reason why Joel Embiid is giving some hint because he doesn't want a team that has other issues rather than focusing on what the should they do to improve the team.

Embiid admitted that Harden helped him become an MVP, so I think Harden is a good teammate. The GM of the 76ers seems to have some problems with the players, as Harden has not encountered issues with the previous teams he played for.

If you all still remember, Harden agreed to a pay cut with a new 76ers contract amounting to $15 million just to help the team improve.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/james-harden-contract-pay-cut-76ers/echtei2ilj3bks5foleduyv1

So, not only is Harden a team player, but he is also unselfish.

Most likely it depends on what we read on the internet about the intention of James Harden leaving the Sixers. Perhaps the pay cut what just a way for Harden to leave Brooklyn Nets that time because it was obvious that there are a lot of issues with the team eventhough it was really strong with Kevin Durant and Irving and himself. But there is something that he says that the owner is a liar and so he doesn't want to work with him or the team. I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

[yazher]

Who did they think they were going to be able to get? It seems like suddenly the mood in Philly changed with Harden and Embiid wanting out, but they never really said who they were wanting to pick up. I’m not even sure what player would fit with them or who was available that they were wanting. Maybe a trade for Bradley Beal or Chris Paul? Any ideas?

Looks like both are gonna be out in the next season for the 76ers and they should really find a deal before the season starts because they cannot afford to have these kinds of players who are not gonna be playing their 100% for the team anymore. I think Embiid will easily be out because of his skills and popularity but Harden seems hard to be out because he hasn't been giving his past team at least an appearance in the NBA finals yet. I wonder what's going on in that team and how would they recover if they did not have these star players in their team anymore.

[Natalim]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

[passwordnow]

While at a basketball camp in China, Harden took to the microphone, stating that “Daryl Morey [the GM of the 76ers] is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”

https://thesixersense.com/2023/08/17/5-james-harden-76ers-trades-to-teams-nobody-is-expecting/

And given the situation of the 76ers right now, it might be the same reason why Joel Embiid is giving some hint because he doesn't want a team that has other issues rather than focusing on what the should they do to improve the team.

Embiid admitted that Harden helped him become an MVP, so I think Harden is a good teammate. The GM of the 76ers seems to have some problems with the players, as Harden has not encountered issues with the previous teams he played for.

If you all still remember, Harden agreed to a pay cut with a new 76ers contract amounting to $15 million just to help the team improve.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/james-harden-contract-pay-cut-76ers/echtei2ilj3bks5foleduyv1

So, not only is Harden a team player, but he is also unselfish.

I understand why Harden wants to be out of the 76ers really badly. Maybe there's something to do with that contract and the purpose of it, while Harden agreed on that for the sake of the team. If he has said such words against Daryl then that means that it's about the purpose of why he's got a cut of the contract and saying that he's liar, I guess that the terms weren't met and didn't happened at all. We're starting to see the light now as to why Harden wants to get out quickly.

[Shamm]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Yes you are right that nate words are too powerful it can distract people through people.  And what happened to The team is that I think  they promise to James harden but they don't do their promises and as a player or let say as a super star then James harden knows what he doing and he is not scared cause once 76sers will leave him then many team's will want to have harden as we all know how he plays and how he carry his team.

[Japinat]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Yes you are right that nate words are too powerful it can distract people through people.  And what happened to The team is that I think  they promise to James harden but they don't do their promises and as a player or let say as a super star then James harden knows what he doing and he is not scared cause once 76sers will leave him then many team's will want to have harden as we all know how he plays and how he carry his team.

The only mistake that Harden did in his time with the 76ers is that he trusted Daryl Morey's words because why not, right? It's the president's words and if he has been promised then it should happen in due time because that's what real men would do and that their are a man of their words but in this situation, the president didn't even bother to check up on Harden and that's harsh. Furthermore, Harden wasn't clever enough to put those agreements into a contract, if there was any agreement at all, because after all, this is a business and all business matter should have some papers.

[Viscore]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Yes you are right that nate words are too powerful it can distract people through people.  And what happened to The team is that I think  they promise to James harden but they don't do their promises and as a player or let say as a super star then James harden knows what he doing and he is not scared cause once 76sers will leave him then many team's will want to have harden as we all know how he plays and how he carry his team.

The only mistake that Harden did in his time with the 76ers is that he trusted Daryl Morey's words because why not, right? It's the president's words and if he has been promised then it should happen in due time because that's what real men would do and that their are a man of their words but in this situation, the president didn't even bother to check up on Harden and that's harsh. Furthermore, Harden wasn't clever enough to put those agreements into a contract, if there was any agreement at all, because after all, this is a business and all business matter should have some papers.

The word "trust" carries a straightforward meaning, and not everything needs to be documented on paper, as trust has already been established between the parties. Perhaps this situation serves as a learning experience for James Harden, guiding him to be more astute in his future endeavors. Despite this, he still benefits from a substantial contract. However, his current desire is to depart from the current organization and seek a new environment where he can have faith and rely on the management's sincerity.

We can empathize with what happened to him; as humans, feeling betrayed can severely damage relationships.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Might be but as we all know, owners will have to make promises, and players should take that as a grain of salt. I remember the Jordan Poole trade, Poole said that he was assured that he will not be traded by Dunleavy Jr. But in the next 12 hours, he was traded to the Wizards.

So that is a lesson that there is no absolute word in the NBA, it's business, the owner or the president of basketball for operations of a team will have to make the hard decision. And with that, Harden might be hurt by the promises and so he wanted to leave.

[beerlover]

I agree, Sixers are not "that" far away from being a championship contender, they just needed to focus on making the team better and they could keep Harden that way. The problem is that Sixers told Harden to get a pay cut so they could get better players to surround him and Embiid in order to win a title, he agreed and then they got nobody. This is why there is a trouble and with Harden gone then why would Embiid stay. I am guessing that Harden will want out because he has been lied to, but if Sixers could manage to get some great players, then Harden could be turned to be happy, might be too late though. This is not a good idea for either side, nobody will get anything out of this.

They got Tucker with that pay cut that Harden did, and he did well at least as a role player. The problem is Harden himself because he choked at the time when the Sixers needed him the most, and that is Game 7 against the Celtics. He made the winning shot in Game 6, but was almost non-existent in Game 7. It wasn't Harden that's the problem at that time, but Harden himself. They've got good role players that season.

With regards to Embiid, he will stay for another season with the Sixers, and if there is still no development, or progress in terms of their performance in the playoffs, it's almost certain that he will request a trade to another team. Overall, Harden will play with the Sixers, and he must play or his value will go lower. "NO" teams want him anymore, and if there is, they probably are trying to negotiate with the Sixers already. I mean Harden is an all-star player, but his drama is too much to handle for the team, and it's much worse than Irving IMO. On the other hand, I will not be surprised if there will be teams that will be interested in Harden especially those championship caliber teams right now.

I am not sure if getting Tucker is a good idea as a championship contender team. I mean if you asked Harden to get a paycut just to get Tucker, that is not a good move, if he was told that they would get Tucker and he agreed to it then you are right about it, but if he was asked and just told that they will get another good player, without giving a name, after seeing Tucker then I would guess Harden would be pissed. That guy is not a difference maker if you ask me and should not be considered as a good player at all.

I believe that there are situations where it will take a little bit of a while before teams get used to each other as well. Harden may not be playing the best basketball of his life, but he is still decent enough.

[wheelz1200]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Might be but as we all know, owners will have to make promises, and players should take that as a grain of salt. I remember the Jordan Poole trade, Poole said that he was assured that he will not be traded by Dunleavy Jr. But in the next 12 hours, he was traded to the Wizards.

So that is a lesson that there is no absolute word in the NBA, it's business, the owner or the president of basketball for operations of a team will have to make the hard decision. And with that, Harden might be hurt by the promises and so he wanted to leave.

Players end up thinking they run too much in the NBA.  They've been given too much control of the process.  Theor job is to play basketball, it's the business side of the team to position the players how they see fit.  When players sign a contract for millions of dollars the owner can do whatever he wants with that player from there.  Ypu always here players surprised and say that it's a business in the end.  For these teams yeah it is lol. 

[carlisle1]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Might be but as we all know, owners will have to make promises, and players should take that as a grain of salt. I remember the Jordan Poole trade, Poole said that he was assured that he will not be traded by Dunleavy Jr. But in the next 12 hours, he was traded to the Wizards.

So that is a lesson that there is no absolute word in the NBA, it's business, the owner or the president of basketball for operations of a team will have to make the hard decision. And with that, Harden might be hurt by the promises and so he wanted to leave.

It's all about business. If the managements decide to take you out or not or not to give you what you want, then expect
that it will take place.

Management may keep you or trade you, even how those words are being pronounced publicly, and like what you mentioned about Poole
that's a good example of how those words can quickly twist.

Nothing can be done if the management decides whether to keep or to let you go.

[OgNasty]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Might be but as we all know, owners will have to make promises, and players should take that as a grain of salt. I remember the Jordan Poole trade, Poole said that he was assured that he will not be traded by Dunleavy Jr. But in the next 12 hours, he was traded to the Wizards.

So that is a lesson that there is no absolute word in the NBA, it's business, the owner or the president of basketball for operations of a team will have to make the hard decision. And with that, Harden might be hurt by the promises and so he wanted to leave.

Players end up thinking they run too much in the NBA.  They've been given too much control of the process.  Theor job is to play basketball, it's the business side of the team to position the players how they see fit.  When players sign a contract for millions of dollars the owner can do whatever he wants with that player from there.  Ypu always here players surprised and say that it's a business in the end.  For these teams yeah it is lol. 

This is definitely a problem that’s getting worse. The players sort of have the owners over a barrel because owners don’t want to seem like they don’t have their players’ backs. Otherwise they won’t be able to get any free agents to go there. What’s happening now in Philly is probably going to keep players from signing there in the future.

[LogitechMouse]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

NBA = business. That's what these businessmen see the league right  now. On the other hand, there are these players who are acting like they're the boss of their own team, and demands a trade if they wanted to, or speak if they wanted to.

With regards to Harden, I guess the Sixers don't want to trade him anymore, or at least at the start of the season depending on how he will act at the start of the season until the mid-season. Harden already said that he will not play with the Sixers, and the team don't want to believe in him since he's on his last contract already. If Harden will not play, there's a high chance that his value will go down, and other teams will give him lower contract. I know that Harden is a superstar, but he's a player with lots of drama on his back, and his demand isn't as high as that of Durant, or even Irving or whatever superstar it is.

If there's any team that will be interested in him, it would be teams that's desperate of winning a title that what they only needs is a Point Guard who can run the team. Teams like the Lakers, and the Clippers are the 2 teams that I think he will be fit in, but between the 2, I would pick the Lakers. I mean AD, Lebron, and Harden with the same team is just a good team. The Lakers don't have a PG right now since they've traded Schroeder already. I guess if the Sixers will trade him mid-season, I just hope that he will go to the Lakers.

[Oasisman]

So much for the Process then, Lol. Sixers has given him the support, but I guess when he won the MVP already, it made him think to chase the ring and not any individual accolade. And it's hard to see Joel leaving the Sixers, but I guess if he wanted to get out then there's nothing that the management can do.

Just weird though that the destination they want is Houston? Although Harden has a good years run in Houston, but it doesn't make sense for Embid to follow his team mates there though. Does Joel has a connection with the city of Houston?

There are contrary rumors that Embiid is quite happy to be in the 76ers. By the way, I also don't understand why this is about the Rockets. Embiid's value as a player is very high right now because he's a current MVP. So it seems to me that the Rockets have nothing to hope for because they actually have nothing to offer the 76ers for him. Furthermore, Embiid will obviously not be interested in such a trade because the Rockets are still an underdog team.

Most likely it was just a rumor though, Harden wanted out and maybe he or someone just pulling then name of Joel Embiid here to as if shows that he also wanted to get traded after getting the MVP award last season.

Well if Harden is not happy and doesn't want to get a pay cut then so be it. Sixers should trade him after a season. But as far as Joel Embiid goes, I think he has some loyalty to the Sixers team and wouldn't just leave like that.

That rumor actually has a probability that was based on something, like social media activities or scouting rumors. Joel has recently removed his Philadelphia location on Twitter. So, for a lot of NBA fans, that could mean something and the most probable reason for it, is that he wants out or he wants to get traded. That have actually sparked a trade ideas with different teams who is very interested in Joel. We all know the Sixers won't gonna give up Joel that easy as they have built their roster around him and that gives Joel the right to demand something, so it's only a matter of time when the Sixers cannot appease him anymore.
Let's see what's gonna happen here.

[Yaunfitda]

I don't what to speculate but it should be around the money I guess. Maybe he was promised to have a good money this season. But the owner turn his back on Harden.

Words are very powerful, and they should be honored. If James Harden is promised good money without conditions, then he is due for that. However, sometimes these businessmen are very clever; they tend to use their power to influence a player's decision but ultimately may not stand by their words. Nowadays, the system has already changed, as players can make demands. In the case of James Harden, being a superstar, I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing. He understands that he won't lose his job, even if the 76ers decide to trade him, which they have refused to do until now.

Might be but as we all know, owners will have to make promises, and players should take that as a grain of salt. I remember the Jordan Poole trade, Poole said that he was assured that he will not be traded by Dunleavy Jr. But in the next 12 hours, he was traded to the Wizards.

So that is a lesson that there is no absolute word in the NBA, it's business, the owner or the president of basketball for operations of a team will have to make the hard decision. And with that, Harden might be hurt by the promises and so he wanted to leave.

Players end up thinking they run too much in the NBA.  They've been given too much control of the process.  Theor job is to play basketball, it's the business side of the team to position the players how they see fit.  When players sign a contract for millions of dollars the owner can do whatever he wants with that player from there.  Ypu always here players surprised and say that it's a business in the end.  For these teams yeah it is lol. 

It has evolved though, maybe that is the 90's mentality or even the early 2000's wherein franchise players remain with the team, i.e. Dirk or Kobe Bryant. But later, the management themselves give so much power to the player that now they can't they it back. Players like Kyrie or Harden demand so much for a team that they threaten not to play if they don't get what they deservers. Yes, it's business for them, but at least they could have balance everything before it goes out of control now.