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The Golden State Warriors became something of a league villain when they signed Kevin Durant in the summer of 2016. Just imagine how NBA fans would perceive the Dubs had they traded for James Harden this fall. It does not seem like a realistic possibility the Warriors could have brought The Beard to the Bay […]

Gerald Green isn’t officially part of the Houston Rockets roster just yet, but he sent a bold warning to the NBA as the team tries to keep James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Per Mark Berman of Fox 26, Green seems well aware of the talk surrounding the Rockets. With both Harden and Westbrook reportedly wanting […]

After another disappointing playoff exit, several changes could be on the horizon for the Houston Rockets. After the departure of head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey, All-Star guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook have both reportedly said that they want out of Houston. However, it is unclear if the Rockets will grant […]

James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Houston Rockets figure into this: When Kevin Durant went to the Golden State Warriors in 2016, there were two sides to the reaction. The first side represented the anguished NBA fan. The NBA no longer would be based around parity. For nearly three seasons, this rang true.  The […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the headliners of the 2020 NBA offseason, but not really for good reasons. Much of the drama that has ensued has included Houston in some fashion. There were major changes in the coaching department (Mike D’Antoni to Stephen Silas) and front office (Daryl Morey to Rafael Stone), while […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum may have a future in a team’s front office given his in-depth takes on trending rumors around the NBA. For now, he’ll just play the peer role as he observes some of the other teams take form ahead of the 2020-21 season. While there’s no developing news on James […]

Retired NBA player Rasheed Wallace was known as a straight shooter throughout his 18-year career, and he recently gave his unbiased take on the rumored Kyrie Irving-James Harden backcourt for the Brooklyn Nets. Like most fans and pundits, Sheed has doubts that the two ISO-heavy guards could find a way to co-exist, considering they play […]

New Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood thinks he can be a good second option for James Harden, causing some to speculate if the high-flyer knows something about a possible Russell Westbrook trade. Westbrook, like Harden, has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets. Houston is holding out hope that Harden changes his mind about […]

A James Harden blockbuster trade would certainly cause a domino effect not only within the league but also in the sports betting industry. BetOnline recently stated that they will be halting the tally of regular-season win projections for both the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets with the Harden trade seemingly still up in the air […]

James Harden’s trade request getting leaked to the media is not sitting well with the Houston Rockets, per Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated. Harden still wants to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets, but the Rockets don’t feel obligated to honor his trade request and feel they have the leverage in the situation. The Rockets […]

Before NBA free agency opened up, the Houston Rockets seemed poised to blow it up and kickstart a rebuild. Both Russell Westbrook and James Harden have expressed the desire to be traded and leave Houston but as of right now, they’re both still Rockets. On the daily Locked On Rockets Podcast, host Jackson Gatlin explains […]

The Houston Rockets are fully expected to undergo a complete, tear-it-to-the-ground rebuild in the offseason. As it turns out, however, this is anything but a certainty at this point, with the Rockets reportedly looking to offload Russell Westbrook first before even considering parting ways with James Harden. This report comes via SI’s Chris Mannix: Teams […]

It appears the Houston Rockets have given up on salvaging their relationship with James Harden, who has requested a trade from the team, with the Brooklyn Nets being a leading potential suitor. Tim MacMahon, who covers the Rockets for ESPN, says Houston understands it won’t be able to convince Harden to change his mind on […]

Everyone and their mother wants to know if the Brooklyn Nets are going to trade for Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden, who has reportedly requested a trade from Clutch City and wants to play for the Nets. Nets general manager Sean Marks, who did his best to avoid any tampering comments, indirectly responded […]

Many Boston Celtics fans are wondering why Danny Ainge hasn’t tried to trade for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, who is reportedly unhappy in Clutch City. As it turns out, the Celtics actually did some research on a possible Harden trade and were told to stay away from the 2018 MVP, per Steve Bulpett of […]

For three seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder had the best young core in the NBA in Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Together, they helped the Thunder reach the playoffs for three straight seasons, including a Finals appearance in 2012 against the Miami Heat, which they lost in five games. Despite the loss, the […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has made it clear that he would like to be traded. Where he might play in the coming season is still up for speculation, but former NBA big man Channing Frye believes the Toronto Raptors would give The Beard the best chance of winning a championship. In response to a […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently involved in an all-out endeavor, attempting to land a third star in James Harden to pair with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. As it stands, the Houston Rockets aren’t willing to back down in any trade talks centered around their superstar, and will likely command a monumental package in return […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has heard his name in trade rumors quite a bit in recent days. Most accounts indicated that he was interested in playing for the Brooklyn Nets, and even more reports noted that the two sides had reached a verbal agreement. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however. In his […]

Rumors of James Harden leaving the Houston Rockets to join the stacked Brooklyn Nets has gained major traction over the last few days. While that potential blockbuster deal would top the craziness that is 2020, pundits were quick to point out how Kyrie Irving would feel about this whole ordeal. The Beard, of course, already […]

Rumors are swirling that James Harden wants to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets to form a big three with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Though the names look good together on paper, some have doubts about whether the team will actually be good. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his initial thoughts […]

Despite his seemingly incessant desire to jump ship, it is now being reported that James Harden is expected to start training camp with the Houston Rockets. This update comes from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (h/t Hoop Central): James Harden is likely to start training camp as a member of the Houston Rockets, via @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/cXSyIL5DGI — […]

The fate of Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden remains up in the air as the 2020 NBA Draft nears. With both Harden and fellow Houston guard Russell Westbrook reportedly want out of the team, it is no secret that the Western Conference franchise will be seeking a ton of future picks in return for […]

James Harden seems to be available for trade as the Houston Rockets enter a new era. Multiple teams have been discussed as possible landing spots. Despite the Boston Celtics not being listed as a destination, the Celtics have no interest in acquiring Harden, per the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. Per league source on the Celtics' […]

As expected, the Houston Rockets‘ asking price for superstar shooting guard James Harden is very steep. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Houston wants a lot in return for Harden and doesn’t feel obligated to deliver the 2018 MVP to the Brooklyn Nets. The Rockets are demanding an especially steep return for Harden, a perennial […]

Everyone in Clutch City is trying to figure out why James Harden is upset with the Houston Rockets. Harden, the 2018 MVP, has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets and wants to get dealt to the Brooklyn Nets so he can reunite with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate, Kevin Durant. While it’s hard to […]

The NBA rumor mill has been full of James Harden trade reports in recent days. To the casual fan, it might seem the Houston Rockets star is desperate to get out of H-Town. But while he might be eager to take a new direction in terms of his basketball journey, he still has plenty of […]

The future of the Houston Rockets seems to be murky as the team discusses what it wants to do with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. While the organization mulls over their options, Tilman Fertitta — the governor of the Rockets — is reportedly ‘hellbent’ on reducing the team’s payroll and avoiding the luxury tax, per […]

There are growing expectations that the Houston Rockets are going to trade James Harden at some point in the near future. Despite the interest he’s drawing across the league, the Los Angeles Clippers are not a team pursuing him, per The Athletic’s Kelly Iko and David Aldridge. This past season was the first year of […]

James Harden’s reported wish to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets appears to be fueled in part by a desire to rejoin forces with Kevin Durant. Harden and Durant were teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the early 2010s, and Kelly Iko and David Aldridge of The Athletic reported “The Beard” still looks back […]

The Brooklyn Nets are prepared to go all-in for James Harden of the Rockets. Well, as long as they don’t have to give up one of their current stars. The Nets are throwing the proverbial “kitchen sink” in an effort to acquire the Houston Rockets superstar, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. “The Brooklyn deal, […]

Much of the recent focus surrounding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden’s status has been on a potential trade to the Brooklyn Nets, but the Philadelphia 76ers are suitors, too. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Monday Harden turned down an extension worth over $50 million per year in the hopes of a trade to Brooklyn. But […]

James Harden and Kevin Durant want to team up on the Brooklyn Nets, but Kyrie Irving may not be interested in having The Beard in town. According to Chris Broussard on FS1’s “The Herd,” that’s what people around the NBA are saying. If the Nets acquire James Harden, Kyrie Irving would be the third option on […]

Ray Allen fears a James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets could end poorly in the event the Nets do pursue a “Big 3” of their own. The Hall of Fame shooting guard suggested on SiriusXM NBA Radio a Hard-Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving trio could be a massive failure if the three superstars fail to be […]

Russell Westbrook’s trade request from the Houston Rockets was leaked to the media before the NBA world found out that James Harden was looking to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Westbrook may have heard about Harden’s Nets plan before everyone else. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Westbrook requested a trade from the […]

The Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets could be on the verge of one of the biggest blockbusters in NBA history. Rockets superstar and former league MVP James Harden has reportedly been lobbying for a trade to Brooklyn to join forces with former teammate Kevin Durant and NBA champion Kyrie Irving. According to Anthony Puccio of […]

The Houston Rockets might want to thank Jrue Holiday for how teams will have to approach them regarding any potential trades for James Harden. The cost of trading for a star dramatically increased when the Milwaukee Bucks sent three first-round picks, the rights to two pick swaps, and two good players — Eric Bledsoe and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis sympathizes with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The disgruntled Rockets stars have suggested they want out of Houston while questioning both the direction and culture of the franchise. Davis said during an interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he believes the superstar duo just wants to win, much […]

Houston Rockets superstar and former league MVP James Harden wants out of H-Town. Is it possible there are political motivations behind Harden’s trade demands? League insider Ric Bucher suggested Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s support of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party is not sitting well with Harden: “What I heard is,” Bucher said, via […]