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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been the subject of trade speculation for much of his NBA career. During an appearance on Showtime’s All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Beal revealed that trade speculations involving him began even before he was drafted into the NBA in 2012. According to the Wizards […]

The seemingly never-ending quarantine period hasn’t been kind to Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. Social media, of course, had something to say after a rather unflattering photo of the one-time NBA MVP began circulating online. The 30-year-old Rockets shooting guard appeared to shake off months of inactivity by going on a trail run with his crew. […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden has been training hard in Phoenix during the NBA hiatus. The former MVP says he’s been doing a lot of cardio, balance, stability and body control drills.  Kelly Iko of The Athletic details Harden’s regime here: “I’ve been doing a lot of cardio,” James Harden said. “I’ve got […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been staying ready for a potential resumption of the NBA season, while also indulging on “The Last Dance,” though he has yet to finish the ESPN 10-part docuseries. The Rockets star admitted he is only halfway through the series and is hoping to digest and dissect every bit of […]

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world during the 2018-19 season when the franchise traded for Kristaps Porzingis. The Mavs boss said that the trade was very similar to the Houston Rockets’ bold move of acquiring James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder before the start of the 2012-13 season. “Very [shocked]. […]

What ifs are always an interesting game to play. They generally never lead anywhere, because what happened already happened, and there is no way to go back in time to change it. But sometimes, the what ifs are very interesting. Let’s take the 2009 NBA Draft, for example. The Los Angeles Clippers took Blake Griffin […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter wasted no time getting into the TikTok frenzy. Among his first victims is James Harden, whom he trolled viciously with a quick video, noting the differences between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the 2018 MVP. @enesfreedom Hahaha 😂 trueeeee @maxmullen_ ♬ original sound – Enes Kanter FREEDOM Oof… There’s something about […]

When James Harden’s current contract with the Houston Rockets expires in the summer of 2023, The Beard will have made $318,414,771 in NBA money, per Spotrac. Harden entered the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. He made $4,004,160 in his rookie season while averaging 9.9 points per game. The lefty finished his rookie […]

Ex-Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale’s decision to keep James Harden on the bench during Houston’s improbable comeback versus the L.A. Clippers in Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference Semifinals helped deliver a key playoff victory—but it may have eventually cost McHale his job. Former Rockets forward Josh Smith—who sparked Houston’s memorable comeback with […]

Several high-profile NBA stars held a private conference call on Monday, but the group on the line notably did not include Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins, per Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, confirmed Harden was indeed absent. The All-Stars that were on the call included: […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2009 with the Oklahoma City Thunder, James Harden has made $185,482,251 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract Harden ever signed was his two-year, $4.76 million rookie deal with the Thunder. OKC selected Harden with the third overall pick in the 2009 draft out of Arizona […]

In 2015, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden had his No. 13 jersey retired by his alma mater, Arizona State. As it turns out, Harden’s number is set to be un-retired this coming season, with the former league MVP giving his blessing to one Josh Christopher. Christopher, a five-star recruit coming out of Mayfair High School, […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best talents of his generation. He has pretty much done it all in his career: Rookie of the Year, All-Star, scoring champion, All-NBA squad, MVP, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, and NBA champion. There is also no denying, however, that throughout his decorated career, the 6-foot-10 forward has gotten a […]

While not the only metric used to qualify a player’s greatness, the number of rings a player has is often used as a trump card in basketball debates. All-time NBA greats like Bill Russell and Michael Jordan consistently led their teams to championship wins and have their resumes boosted because of it. However, while winning […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is undoubtedly one of the best offensive players in the NBA. His style of play is the perfect representation of how the game has transitioned to what it is today, with a huge emphasis on the 3-point shot. In a piece about Michael Jordan’s scoring prowess for ESPN, Kirk Goldsberry vividly […]

Players throughout the NBA continue to step up and provide aid to their communities in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Houston Rockets star guard James Harden is teaming up with Kroger in an effort to provide groceries for 600 families in need for eight consecutive weeks. James Harden (@JHarden13) steps up for the […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum joined ESPN’s The Jump Monday, and—among other things—reiterated his recent comments on Instagram Live that he disagreed with the outcome of the 2018-19 regular-season MVP award. The outcome saw the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo best the Houston Rockets’ James Harden. On IG, Tatum said Harden “definitely should have won back […]

NBA players could soon be forced to “refund” part of their salaries if the league decides to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Players could be forced to forgo a portion of their salary under the Force Majeure clause. A potential 25% of player salaries would be […]

Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum has thrown a bit of shade in the direction of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Tatum, he believes that Houston Rockets superstar James Harden was robbed of the MVP title last year. That’s a pretty strong statement from the Celtics forward right there, but […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one finals away from winning the 2012 NBA Finals. Instead, they were bounced by LeBron James and the Miami Heat in their first run at a championship. Now, former Thunder big man Kendrick Perkins, is blaming Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden for giving up on the team. It […]

If Houston Rockets superstars Russell Westbrook and James Harden played one-on-one for the whole world to see, Rockets forward PJ Tucker thinks the two MVPs would literally start fighting. Although Westbrook and Harden are very close friends, both stars are competitive as hell and hate to lose: https://twitter.com/TheWestbrookEra/status/1243278761799356439 Odds are Russell Westbrook and James Harden […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made a shocking revelation during an Instagram Live video with some of his fans. Asked who the toughest player to guard is, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar surprised everyone by invoking James Harden. The Greek Freak took a whopping 22 seconds to ponder his answer but ultimately landed on The Beard as his pick. […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden was shooting on the practice court with assistant coach John Lucas when the NBA ordered the close of its facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden had a very confused look on his face after hearing the news: Rockets star James Harden was shooting […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons picked his top-five defenders in the NBA during a late-night stream of Call of Duty on Wednesday, defending James Harden in the process. The Sixers guard has been making the most of the suspension of the 2019-20 season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, but couldn’t resist delving into some […]

Recently, the NBA announced that they are currently looking to suspend play for about a month in order to properly address the coronavirus pandemic. There is indeed hope that we will all get to enjoy the spectacle that is the NBA again soon, but the stark reality is that there are no guarantees at this […]

John Collins is not happy with the lack of foul calls he’s experienced this season. The Atlanta Hawks big man complained about the officiating, invoking the names of teammate Trae Young and James Harden to do so: “I don’t know what to say, but this year, it’s been insane with the amount of no-calls I’ve […]

James Harden was obliterated by a duo of former players after the Houston Rockets’ latest loss, an ugly 126-106 defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. The Rockets trailed by as many as 32 points in a game that was never competitive. Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye saw no fight in The Beard, and […]

The Houston Rockets’ loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday marked their fourth defeat in a row. However, James Harden has a rather simple remedy to their slump: “keep fighting.” The Rockets got blown out by the Magic, 126-106. As a team, Houston shot 9-of-32 from the 3-point line. Harden himself had 23 points, seven […]

The Charlotte Hornets broadcast team had every right to celebrate on Saturday after their squad upset the Houston Rockets at home. And when James Harden picked up his 10th turnover on the night, they absolutely lost their minds. In the end, the Rockets star notched a rare but not-so-desirable quadruple-double. “THERE IT IS. OH MY […]

The Houston Rockets lost to the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Saturday afternoon and it was a strange game for Rockets superstar James Harden. Harden finished with a dubious quadruple double, as the All-Star guard and former MVP had 30 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists and 10 turnovers in the Rockets’ 108-99 loss: James […]

Ivica Zubac, the starting center of the Los Angeles Clippers, is having a rock-solid season at age 22. On Thursday night, he mashed home a dunk atop James Harden with ferocity. Zubac on Harden? Oh no… pic.twitter.com/9nIQ9UvIlT — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 6, 2020 As you can see, his Clippers teammates reacted accordingly as befitting […]

LOS ANGELES – LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had one of the toughest routes to the NBA. His well-documented story took him from the dangerous streets of Chicago to Europe just in hopes of pursuing his NBA career. The high school star didn’t have the traditional route that guys like Stephen Curry, James Harden, or […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines after the All-Star Game once he claimed his steam strategically planned to go at Houston Rockets star and MVP runner-up James Harden on offense, which he said would give his team the best chance to score. Harden has gone from a lackadaisical defender to one of the strongest post defenders at […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton says when you watch film of Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, you see a lot of things which Houston Rockets MVP James Harden does. Harden and Beal are universally recognized as the two best shooting guards in the NBA: Luke Walton on Bradley Beal: “You watch film on […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden was impressed by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett, particularly by the young gun’s aggressiveness. In the Knicks’ upset 125-123 victory over the Rockets on Monday, Barrett dropped a career-high 27 points on top of five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes of action. He also shot at an […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets fell to the lowly New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden. This comes after the Rockets came away with a tremendous victory over the Boston Celtics this past Saturday in Boston. After the game, Harden admits Houston had “a letup” against the Knicks. James Harden: "We had […]

Aside from being one of the most lethal scorers of this generation, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden also has a reputation for being quite the flopper. Comedien Chris Rock saw that firsthand on Monday night as he was sitting courtside for the Rockets versus New York Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden.  Judging by the […]

With the Houston Rockets playing exclusively center-less basketball, guard James Harden got the call on Monday to jump for the opening tip against Knicks big-man Taj Gibson. After the 6-foot-5 Harden won the tip over the 6-foot-9 Gibson, the former MVP let out a noticeable yell and chest thump in front of the Madison Square […]

Russell Westbrook has always exuded confidence, but James Harden has noticed something different as he’s watched his All-Star teammate on the Houston Rockets improve in recent weeks. After the latest stellar Westbrook performance (41 points, 16-27 FG) in Houston’s 111-110 OT victory over the Boston Celtics, Harden gushed over Westbrook, who propelled the Rockets to […]