The National Basketball Players Association will file a grievance to dispute James Harden's $100,000 fine levied by the league on Tuesday.

Harden was fined over his comments towards Daryl Morey and publicly requesting a trade.

"We respectfully disagree with the league's decision to discipline James Harden for recent comments he made, which we believe do not violate the rule against public trade demands," released the NBPA in a statement. 

"We intend to file a grievance and have the matter heard by our Arbitrator," added the NBPA. 

James Harden has received a $100,000 fine by the NBA for his comments directed toward Daryl Morey and publicly requesting a trade.

Harden called Morey "a liar" and that he would never play for a franchise that also employs Morey ever again during an event in China.

The NBA investigated the reason for Harden's comments and he reportedly said it stemmed from Morey agreeing to "quickly" trade him this offseason after his opt-in. 

Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract with the Sixers on the eve of free agency and has been seeking a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, but no deal between the two sides has materialized. 

Under the CBA, the NBA can fine a player a maximum of $100,000.

Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for recklessly swinging a chair in frustration that struck two bystanders as he exited the court at the conclusion of the Timberwolves’ playoff game against the Denver Nuggets on April 25 at Ball Arena. 

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, the league’s review of this matter was deferred until after the criminal investigation into the player’s conduct concluded with charges dismissed last month.