James Harden is having a perfectly fine NBA playoffs. Aside from an ejection in Game 3 of the Sixers' first-round series against the Nets, he has been a solid contributor. He's averaging 17.3 points per game on about 36 minutes a game. Additionally, he is shooting 42.4% from three. The Sixers, who swept the Nets 4-0, are off the court until they meet the Celtics on May 1. That is set to be a much-hyped rivalry series.
However, Harden is still finding ways to grab headlines. Reportedly, Harden took some time off between the sweep and practice to hit up Vegas. That's where TMZ seemingly caught him up with not being especially chill. Despite this tantalizing lede, things might not be as dramatic as one may be hoping for.
Harden Argues With Entourage Member
According to footage obtained by TMZ, Harden was spotted by a side entrance to The Flamingo at around 1:25am Monday morning. There, passers-by saw Harden arguing with a man. Harden's voice was described as raised and he was seen angrily gesturing at the man. He also proceeded to tap the man's chest and smack him in the face. However, once Harden was made aware that people were watching, the pair took the argument inside. There were no further reports of a disturbance from inside the casino, suggesting that the two had resolved whatever issue they were having. The Flamingo is a popular hotspot for athletes. In 2018, an Australian soccer player died there after jumping off the roof while attempting to land in a palm tree.
Nothing appears to have come from the argument. TMZ confirmed that there was no 911 call made and that there were "no incidents involving James Harden reported to the LVMPD." The incident was likely a minor disagreement between friends coming at the end of a night of drinking and gambling. There is nothing to suggest that the incident was anything more serious than that. However, that was perhaps the result of the witnesses present, who stopped things from escalating further. Furthermore, Harden was back in Philadelphia as playoff training resumed on Tuesday. Be sure to check back at HotNewHipHop for all the biggest NBA stories.
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