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Teams have talked recently, but a sizable gap remains in the 76ers and Clippers negotiations on a James Harden trade.

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James Harden did not attend the Philadelphia 76ers' practice on Wednesday, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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This marks his continued absence from team activities since Sunday, which includes missing a shootaround and the preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Notably, he did not travel back with the team after that game.

The timeline for Harden's return to 76ers' team activities remains uncertain, and it appears to be linked to his anticipation of a trade.

The day prior to his absence from practice, The Athletic reported ongoing discussions between the Sixers and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding a potential trade for the star guard.

However, negotiations between the 76ers and the Clippers seem to be facing challenges. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there is still a significant gap in their talks, and little progress has been made in recent months.

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