NBA The competition watches a video of Harden in a strip club without a mask to determine if he has violated protocol.
James Harden still give what to talk about in the NBA, not just because of his whims Missiles, but also because it is now investigated by the league to determine if I violated the Covid-19 protocols, which would call into question his participation in Houston’s first game this new season.
According to Tim McMahon of ESPN, the NBA is reviewing the video of when Harden went to a party at a Houston strip club without a mask to determine whether he has violated competition protocols. If it is confirmed to be a recent video, Harden will be sanctioned and unable to play at least the first games.
“Of the NBA Health and Safety Protocols: Failure or refusal to adhere to the Protocols may subject players and team personnel to disciplinary action by the NBA or their team, which may include a warning, fine and / or suspension,” the journalist noted on his Twitter account.
NBA protocol prohibits players and members of the franchise from attending parties, bars, clubs, or gatherings of more than 15 people.
Harden could even be punished with $ 284,517 per game, which represents 1/145 of his salary, one of the highest in the entire NBA.
It’s worth noting that Harden has asked the franchise for a team change as he no longer wants to be on the Rockets team. One of his possible destinations is in Brooklyn with the Nets or in Milwaukee.
James Harden He won’t be the only one to miss the Rockets’ debut against Oklahoma City tonight in case the NBA finds reasons to believe he has violated Covid-19 protocols. other Houston team players are also at risk.
According to Shams Charania, from The athletic, other players, including John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, they will miss today’s game for the coronavirus contact tracking.