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Harden has told NBA investigators he believed he was in compliance with NBA health and safety protocols, according to a source close to the situation.

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Ramona Shelburne

@ramonashelburne

· Dec 23, 2020

James Harden tested negative for Covid-19 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, league source tells ESPN. The league is still reviewing his situation and eligibility for tonight’s game.

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Harden has told the league that he attended a seated dinner for a friend who’d recently been promoted at work, according to the source.

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Ramona Shelburne

@ramonashelburne

Dec 23, 2020

Harden has said he entered through a separate entrance and sat in a separate area of the venue with his security detail.

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Ramona Shelburne

@ramonashelburne

Dec 23, 2020

Harden has told the league he took a photo with his friend, when he gave her a gift. Harden also claimed he left after approximately 30 minutes, and did not continue on with the group, which went to other locations later in the night.