James Harden did not attend practice with the Philadelphia 76ers again on Thursday and is away due to a personal matter, a source told Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Harden has been away from the Sixers since Sunday and is believed to be in Houston.
Harden is seeking a trade from the Sixers to the Los Angeles Clippers, but those talks are hinging on the inclusion of Terance Mann.
After missing media day on October 2nd, Harden reported to training camp with the Sixers in Colorado. Harden has yet to attend a preseason game with the team.