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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 […]

James Harden reportedly just turned down a massive two-year extension with the Houston Rockets worth $100 million. Yup, James Harden just turned his back to a record-breaking deal that would have seen him earn a whopping $50 million per season. We’ve compiled some of the best reactions from Twitter, and let’s just say that there […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie recently reacted to a tweet by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski detailing Houston Rockets star James Harden’s desires to be shipped to the New York-based squad. A trade to acquire the eight-time All-Star would almost certainly mean that the Nets would have to give up Dinwiddie, who has been an integral piece […]

With James Harden reportedly looking for a way out of the Houston Rockets, the Philadelphia 76ers have been identified as a potential landing spot for the former league MVP. There have been whispers of a potential blockbuster deal involving Ben Simmons going in the opposite direction, but as it turns out, the Sixers are not […]

The Houston Rockets are not pressing the panic button just yet following reports that their superstar James Harden has requested to be traded elsewhere. The growing public consensus is that The Beard will somehow join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets or re-unite with Daryl Morey with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rockets […]

After James Harden reportedly turned down a whopping $103 million extension from the Houston Rockets, a slew of NBA players took to Twitter to express their disbelief. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that the Rockets offered Harden the maximum allowable extension of some $50 million per year in the next two seasons. Portland Trail […]

James Harden finally broke his silence amid all the Nets trade rumors surrounding his name with a cryptic Instagram post. The Houston Rockets superstar has been the main focus of everyone in the NBA on Monday. He reportedly asked for a trade out of Clutch City after eight ring-less seasons. Yet, it seems that Harden […]

Rumors are swirling around that James Harden wants out of the Houston Rockets to form a superteam with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets. The ideal scenario would be for the Nets to arrange a trade package that includes a bunch of role players plus some assets in exchange for The Beard. […]

James Harden has reportedly decided that his time with the Houston Rockets has come to an end after eight seasons with the team. After a bombshell story was released by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, it is clear that Harden believes the Rockets’ championship window has closed, and he is ready to join a superteam with […]

James Harden turned down a two-year, $103 million extension from the Houston Rockets, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden wants to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets so he can play with his friends, two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. After turning down the chance to become the first $50 […]

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen has been mentioned as a player who could possibly get traded to the Houston Rockets for 2018 MVP James Harden, who has reportedly told Houston he wants to get traded to Brooklyn so he can play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Allen, speaking from the Meals and Math Thanksgiving […]

According to reports, James Harden has the Brooklyn Nets high on his list of preferred trade destinations, which would reunite him with former teammate Kevin Durant. Of course, if any team has the option to add a player as good as James Harden, they should jump at the chance. However, could a Nets team of […]