"NBA Probes James Harden's Absence from 76ers and Potential Violations"

The NBA is investigating whether the Philadelphia 76ers violated the league's new player participation policy by keeping James Harden in Philadelphia instead of allowing him to travel with the team. Harden, who has a history of hamstring issues, wanted to work out with the team on the road, but the 76ers believed he could better prepare for his return by working on his conditioning at the team's practice facilities. The 76ers could face a $100,000 fine for this first offense. The situation is further complicated by Harden's trade demand, which still looms over the team's decisions.