James Harden has returned to the Philadelphia 76ers following a 10-day absence from the team. Harden joined the Sixers for practice in advance of the team's flight to Milwaukee for the season opener on Thursday.

Harden will not play on Thursday against the Bucks as he ramps up.

Harden continues to want a trade away from Philadelphia, but there has been little movement on this front. At this point, it's unknown if the 76ers will handle Harden's absence as excused or unexcused.

The Sixers have asked Harden not to travel with the team to Milwaukee.