76ers star James Harden attends Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake in the US Open Cup

James Harden was spotted at the US Open Cup semifinal between Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night as his bitter standoff with the Philadelphia 76ers continues.

Harden, a 10-time NBA All Star, was fined $100,000 by the league this week following his astonishing verbal attack on 76ers president Daryl Morey.

The point guard took aim at Morey earlier this month over his failed attempts to agree a trade with the LA Clippers, branding him a ‘liar’ while vowing to never play under him again after talks broke down.

And three days after his outburst, when asked if it was too late to salvage his Sixers career, Harden added: ‘I think so’. 

Following his public comments, the NBA launched an inquiry into comments it felt ‘indicated he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team.’

James Harden was seen at Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake’s US Open Cup semifinal

Harden is currently locked in a bitter standoff with the Philadelphia 76ers over a trade dispute 

But he was able to kick back and watch Houston get the better of Real Salt Lake in Texas

In the end Harden was handed a $100,000 fine, which the NBPA plans to dispute as it does not believe he violated any rules against public trade demands.

As his fallout with Philadelphia continues, Harden was seen kicking back and relaxing at the US Open Cup soccer semifinal on Wednesday night.

As Houston claimed a 3-1 victory Real Salt Lake in extra time – setting up a final showdown with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami – the Sixers outcast watched on from the stands at Texas’ Shell Energy Stadium.

Hector Herrera fired Houston in front on the night, before Anderson Julio’s equalizer with 26 minutes remaining forced extra time.

It was there where the hosts prevailed, with goals from Adalberto Carrasquilla and Luis Caicedo sending them through to the final.

Brayan Vera also saw red for Real Salt Lake in the dying stages of extra time before Houston were confirmed as finalists. 

Earlier in the evening, Miami booked its place in the final by toppling Cincinnati on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in 120 minutes.

Harden is expected to report to the Sixers’ training camp in September after he was informed that a suitable trade with the Clippers hadn’t been found, despite the point guard claiming his relationship with the franchise is fractured beyond repair. 

Harden unleashed a sensational attack (right) on 76ers president Daryl Morey (left), branding him a ‘liar’ and vowing to never play for him again after ending trade talks with the Clippers

The NBA responded to his comments by fining him $100,000, a penalty the NBPA will dispute

He first ripped into Morey while at a basketball camp in China, accusing the Philadelphia chief of dishonesty after talks over a move to the Clippers were ended. 

‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,’ he said. 

‘Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.’

Harden reportedly told league investigators that his comment was referring to Morey telling him that he will trade him ‘quickly’ following the $35.6 million opt in for 2023-24.