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James Harden spent last weekend partying with rapper and songwriter Lil Baby in Las Vegas instead of reporting for Houston Rockets training camp. His actions have drawn the ire of former NBA forward Stephen Jackson. The “All The Smoke” host chastised Harden on Instagram, saying it is a bad look for “The Beard” to skip […]

James Harden has now listed the Miami Heat as one of the teams he would prefer to be traded to when the Houston Rockets finally give in to his trade request. On the daily Locked On Heat Podcast, host David Ramil breaks down a potential trade for James Harden and explains why Tyler Herro might […]

The Houston Rockets begin preseason play on Friday, but they do so under the constant cloud of James Harden trade rumors. Enter the Sixers. Harden finally reported to Rockets camp earlier this week, but has given no indication he wishes to play in Houston this year. “The Beard” initially posited the Brooklyn Nets as his […]

It has been nearly two calendar years since Houston Rockets guard John Wall last played competitive basketball. Wall suffered an Achilles injury in late-December of 2018, and he would miss the entirety of the 2019-20 season. However, the five-time All-Star will have a chance to get a feel for the action as the Rockets take […]

The James Harden-Houston Rockets trade saga continues with the Beard listing the Philadelphia 76ers as one of his preferred destinations. However, it won’t be as easy as it looks since the Sixers do not want to include Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in a trade package. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, head coach Doc […]

In another sign the relationship between James Harden and the Houston franchise may be irreparably damaged, Rockets fans ripped the guard on social media, following the announcement of his new Adidas sneakers. These comments 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/5sjofLLeNW — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) December 10, 2020 While criticism of Harden was to be expected following his trade request […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been listed as a preferred destination for James Harden, but there is a massive roadblock preventing a deal from taking place. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Rockets are reluctant to move Harden to the Nets unless Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant is involved. Ever since Houston cleaned house of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are now on the clock. Surely they still possess a competitive roster heading into next season after trading for Jrue Holiday, but, it could get a lot better if they move quickly. James Harden is making it more than known that he no longer desires to be a part of the Houston […]

It looks like Daryl Morey, now the president of basketball operations of the Philadelphia 76ers, knew James Harden was going to request a trade from the Houston Rockets, which is why he left the franchise first. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Morey parted ways with the Rockets in October because he had a sense […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is currently doing what Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler did with the Minnesota Timberwolves back in 2018-19. Before the 2018-19 season started, Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The All-Star swingman appeared in 10 games with Minnesota in 2018-19 before the franchise traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Miami Heat were all but prepared to enter the 2020-21 season, now they find themselves in a semi-delicate state of emergency just before that happens. James Harden’s situation with the Houston Rockets doesn’t appear to be smoothing itself over any time soon, which makes the environment there even more awkward as the season approaches. […]

James Harden still wants a trade and the Houston Rockets are starting to leak out their demands for a deal involving their MVP guard. The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers have been the teams most frequently mentioned as Harden trade destinations but there are other teams that could put together favorable deals, including the […]

New Houston Rockets point guard John Wall is pretty well accustomed to the scuttlebutt that comes with trade rumors. Wall himself was enveloped by speculation after Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the Rockets and Washington Wizards discussed a swap involving the former No. 1 pick and Russell Westbrook. It was subsequently reported Wall himself […]

Russell Westbrook decided to call it quits with the Houston Rockets after only one year. There were a number of reasons as to why Westbrook became disgruntled with the Rockets organization, but there was one that stuck out in particular. According to Henry Abbott of TrueHoop, Westbrook’s trust in Houston “would never recover” after he […]

James Harden isn’t exactly the most loved name out there at this very moment. He’s been trying to force his way out of the Houston Rockets, and is currently on the brink of changing the landscape of the NBA as we know it. The folks over at Adidas thought it would be a great idea […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has added the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat to a trade wishlist that already features the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It was recently reported that the Sixers had joined Harden’s list and other contenders could be in play as well, and now the […]

One of the biggest news that rocked the offseason featured James Harden wanting out of the Houston Rockets. As it turns out, there was one particular development that led to Harden demanding a trade away from a franchise that he has led over the past eight seasons — and no, it didn’t have much to […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has heard some of the wildest rumors over the course of his NBA career. The latest one involves Houston Rockets star James Harden heading to the Dubs. For what it’s worth, Curry is neither excited nor speculative about this new rumor. Curry appeared on 95.7 The Game’s “Damon, Ratto […]

James Harden will need to test negative for COVID-19 six consecutive days before being cleared to practice with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. If Harden continues to test negative, he would be cleared to practice with the Rockets on Monday, Dec. 14. Houston has preseason games against the Chicago Bulls on Friday […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and first-year head coach Steven Silas had their first interaction on Wednesday after Harden reported to camp. They said hello. Or at least, Silas did. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported Silas did not have any interaction with Harden prior to “The Beard” reporting to camp on Tuesday. They came together […]

The Houston Rockets’ transition from general managers Daryl Morey to Rafael Stone and head coaches Mike D’Antoni to Stephen Silas has already evoked a philosophical change. Morey and D’Antoni fully bought into the “small ball” concept last season, essentially playing without a center after trading Clint Capela at the February deadline. But the new regime […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden finally reported to training camp on Tuesday, and he is already getting ambushed with questions about his future. Only, the questions are not coming from the media. At least, not yet. A Rockets fan spotted Harden from his car and asked whether he was staying in Houston. The fan was […]

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall is raring to get back in action after almost a year and a half of being restricted on the sidelines due to injuries. After recovering from a gruesome Achilles injury, the former Kentucky standout is looking to strut his wares once again with the Rockets and even proclaimed lofty […]

The absence of James Harden from the Houston Rockets’ training camp has cast doubts on the future of the franchise. Despite the drama involving Harden, DeMarcus Cousins sent an encouraging message to Clutch City fans. DeMarcus Cousins on #Rockets fans: "H-Town what's happening? I'm excited to be here. I'm grateful for the support and love […]

It is official—Houston Rockets All-Star guard James Harden has finally arrived in Texas. After making new Rockets head coach Stephen Silas’ job that much more difficult to begin the upcoming 2020-21 campaign, Harden remained away from the team for the first few days of franchise-related activities before ultimately reporting to Houston earlier this week. Since […]

When the Houston Rockets were conducting their coaching search, superstar shooting guard James Harden wanted the team to hire Tyronn Lue, who wound up getting promoted by the Los Angeles Clippers. The main reason the Rockets didn’t hire Lue is because owner Tilman Fertitta was interested in ESPN analyst and former Houston coach Jeff Van […]

During his media session with Philadelphia 76ers reporters on Tuesday, new Sixers head coach Doc Rivers spoke about the James Harden trade rumors. It came out Tuesday that Harden is now more open to a Sixers trade because Nets trade talks aren’t going anywhere. Rivers, who has been around the NBA for a while, addressed […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta made an appearance on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Tuesday, and he took the high road when asked about the ongoing dispute with superstar James Harden. Fertitta was asked by host Tyler Mathisen whether Harden was “disgruntled” with the Rockets and if he still wanted to be in Houston. Fertitta largely […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas likely hoped to enter his first year under better circumstances. The Rockets hired Silas, a former Dallas Mavericks assistant, after former head coach Mike D’Antoni stepped down. Silas was promptly greeted by internal turmoil. At the center of that turmoil has been James Harden, who requested a trade last […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden recently expressed interest in being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, per ESPN. Meanwhile, the Sixers figure to get involved in talks, considering former Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is now president of basketball operations for Philly. However, Morey might also be the reason the Sixers are unable to land Harden […]

Disgruntled Houston Rockets star James Harden has finally arrived to training camp and has “tested in accordance with the NBA’s protocol,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Harden took his COVID-19 test at the Toyota Center in Houston. This news comes not long after an ESPN report stated Harden had expanded his trade list to include the Philadelphia […]

Although Houston Rockets star James Harden’s future with the organization remains a big known, he appears to approve of at least one part of the team’s present outlook. Harden was among those to toss a “like” to new Rockets guard John Wall’s latest Instagram post, which was captioned with Meek Mill lyrics. San Antonio Spurs […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden previously posited a preference to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets. But Harden appears open to joining other contenders as it becomes more clear that a trade to the Nets might not be in the cards. Tim MacMahon and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN now report Harden is interested in a […]

The Houston Rockets currently find themselves in a shaky situation with the uncertainties that surround James Harden’s commitment to the team. He still hasn’t shown signs of reporting to team practices and it has already casted worries and doubt especially on the newly-instated head coach in Stephen Silas. The tactician also admitted that he doesn’t […]

After news went public that James Harden wanted out of the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors emerged as a potential landing spot for the former MVP winner. As it turns out, however, the Dubs have since moved on from the interest in Harden, and are now reportedly no longer interested in trading for the […]

The discussions between the Houston Rockets and the Brooklyn Nets regarding a blockbuster trade involving James Harden have reportedly reached a stalemate as of late. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets wanted a young player plus multiple picks in exchange for the 2018 NBA MVP. Per @wojespn, the Rockets and Nets have had no […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden continues to be away from the team at the start of training camps for the 2020-2021 NBA season. Even though his absence has clearly violated certain team rules, it is not yet conclusive whether or not he will be disciplined for his actions. Via Sam Amick of The Athletic: “You’d […]

The Houston Rockets’ disgruntled star in James Harden continues to be away from the team and failed to report in practices as training camps have already begun heading to the start of the 2020-2021 NBA season. Without Harden, the Rockets still managed to form a competent lineup after significant roster movements during the offseason and […]

The main theme for the Brooklyn Nets over the past few seasons has been problem solving, and incoming head coach Steve Nash is fully aware of this. Now that the Nets training camp for the 2020-2021 season is in full swing, there seems to be another beard-shaped cloud looming over Brooklyn as rumors relating the […]