Inside the final days of the James Harden era with the Houston Rockets
4 years, 2 months ago

Inside the final days of the James Harden era with the Houston Rockets

New York Times  

In many ways, the Houston Rockets team meeting in the tense Toyota Center locker room after a second consecutive blowout loss to the Lakers last Tuesday was the perfect encapsulation of the emotional roller coaster that had been the start of their 2020-21 season. “You want your best player to be here and there’s a short window.” Silas didn’t know why Harden wasn’t with the team but started preparation for the preseason with his new group. Tucker’s unhappiness and a grumpy presser A day after Houston’s 103-91 preseason loss to Chicago on Dec. 13, Silas said he spoke at length with Harden, who would play the next night against San Antonio. The trade By the time it was all over, sources say the Sixers came to one counterintuitive conclusion: Even with Simmons right there for Houston’s taking, and with Morey’s widely known love affair with Harden a driving force in their pursuit, Philadelphia’s ultimate purpose in the negotiations was to provide the Rockets with the leverage needed to maximize the return with the Nets. Sources say the Rockets received multiple “big” offers from teams that weren’t on Harden’s list as well.

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‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level
1 month, 1 week ago

‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden will play in his 11th All-Star Game on Sunday in San Francisco. Getting back to who I am and here I am.” Ahead of Saturday night’s All-Star festivities, players often spoke about the roads they had to travel to make it to this game. I always embrace it.” More reaction to the Lakers’ Doncic deal Denver’s …

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?

LA Times  

LeBron James reportedly tried to recruit former Warriors guard Klay Thompson to the Lakers. More than 24 hours into free agency, armed with LeBron James’ willingness to take less than a maximum salary should the Lakers find worthy use for their midlevel exception, and the team has yet to make any moves of note. The Lakers’ pursuit of Klay Thompson …

Key moments of the NBA season, from the championship rings to the postseason field being set
11 months, 1 week ago

Key moments of the NBA season, from the championship rings to the postseason field being set

Associated Press  

A look at some of the key moments in the 2023-24 NBA regular season: —- Oct. 24 — The Denver Nuggets get their championship rings, raise the NBA title banner and defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 in the first game of the season. Dec. 9 — Anthony Davis scores 41 points and grabs 20 rebounds, and the Los Angeles …

James Harden looks to fix ‘The System.’ Philadelphia return is his next chance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

James Harden looks to fix ‘The System.’ Philadelphia return is his next chance

New York Times  

Philadelphia crowds are well known for holding grudges with departed stars. From Harden’s contract opt-in and trade request to his calling Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar” and finally being traded to the LA Clippers in late October, the when, where and what of the Harden-76ers saga was one of the dominant storylines of last NBA …

James Harden and Clippers lose their first meeting with Philadelphia since the trade, 121-107
11 months, 3 weeks ago

James Harden and Clippers lose their first meeting with Philadelphia since the trade, 121-107

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Tobias Harris scored 24 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 of his 24 in the second half of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-107 victory over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. “We know we’ve got to play better basketball going into the playoffs, or it’s going to be an early season,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue …

James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. ‘Things are going well and I’m happy’
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. ‘Things are going well and I’m happy’

LA Times  

Clippers star James Harden said he has seen enough in 35 games with the team to want to remain with them long term. Unlike his Clippers co-stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Harden isn’t currently eligible for an extension, unable to begin negotiating with the team on a new deal until after June’s NBA Finals but said “yes” when asked …

Hollinger: 76ers don’t need James Harden; do the Clippers? + scouting Brandon Miller
1 year, 4 months ago

Hollinger: 76ers don’t need James Harden; do the Clippers? + scouting Brandon Miller

New York Times  

Where do they put the statue of Mike Muscala? Even with near-zero bench production and just a few scraps to show as its return from the Harden trade, Philly has the league’s best record and sports the league’s third-best offense entering Monday. You’ll also note that the Warriors took their time filling this spot; league rules give teams 28 days …

Clippers’ top brass says James Harden will make the sacrifices necessary to contend for a title
1 year, 4 months ago

Clippers’ top brass says James Harden will make the sacrifices necessary to contend for a title

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Although James Harden is a superstar joining a team already loaded with stars, the Los Angeles Clippers’ top brass thinks he will thrive in their galaxy. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Wednesday he isn’t sure when Harden will make his debut following the blockbuster trade that brought the 10-time All-Star and 2018 NBA MVP home to Los …

James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden says he wants to ‘win at the highest level,’ plans to make Clippers debut vs. Knicks

New York Times  

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — James Harden’s last game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers was a Game 7 loss on the road to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals. “I had a really good workout today,” Harden, a 10-time All-Star, said in front of an expanded media space at the Clippers training facility Thursday. Harden is …

REVEALED: James Harden being refused entry to 76ers team plane 'was the final straw' before his blockbuster trade to the Clippers... after offseason of unrest in Philadelphia
1 year, 4 months ago

REVEALED: James Harden being refused entry to 76ers team plane 'was the final straw' before his blockbuster trade to the Clippers... after offseason of unrest in Philadelphia

Daily Mail  

James Harden's relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers had been deteriorating for months, however the 'final straw' before his trade to the Los Angeles Clippers was not being included on the team flight to Milwaukee, according to ESPN. James Harden was reportedly refused entry to the 76ers plane - which was the 'final straw' Harden and PJ Tucker were traded to …

James Harden arrives with Clippers: Sixers castoff reunites with ex-Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook and greets Paul George as LA emerges as the Western Conference's favorite
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden arrives with Clippers: Sixers castoff reunites with ex-Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook and greets Paul George as LA emerges as the Western Conference's favorite

Daily Mail  

James Harden has arrived in Los Angeles after being traded to the Clippers in the early hours of Tuesday. The trade means that Harden is now reunited with his ex-Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook, and the two were seen warmly greeting each other ahead of the Clippers' matchup vs. the Magic. Harden was James Harden and Paul George are seen sitting …

Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title
1 year, 4 months ago

Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title

LA Times  

The Clippers’ James Harden arrives to the arena before a game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. “The intensity of conversations turned up where, OK, it went from, ‘There’s really nothing here’ to, ‘OK, there could be something here,’” said Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations. “He’s a 10-time All-Star, he has an elite skill …

Philadelphia 76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to LA Clippers: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to LA Clippers: Report

Hindustan Times  

James Harden got his trade to the Clippers. Harden, who told the 76ers the Clippers were his preferred team from the moment he issued his offseason trade demand, now joins a loaded roster intent on making a title push. The 34-year-old Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey and the disgruntled …

Analysis: The James Harden saga in Philly has ended, and it makes sense for everyone
1 year, 4 months ago

Analysis: The James Harden saga in Philly has ended, and it makes sense for everyone

Associated Press  

The Philadelphia 76ers are perhaps an uncalled travel away from being 3-0. Harden insisted that he wouldn’t play again for Philadelphia while Morey was in charge, and having Harden back in practice on Tuesday would have meant that the 76ers were about to see if the 10-time All-Star guard was bluffing. It’s not like Harden had no value; he averaged …

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
1 year, 4 months ago

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he would never again play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden joins Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook to shape a core group of veterans trying to win the Los Angeles Clippers their first NBA title. “Everything’s been great.” Still, the longer the Harden melodrama lingered in …

James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care

LA Times  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden controls the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals in May. The nearly finalized trade that will bring Harden to the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers for four role players and draft picks may offend sensibilities but should also engender applause. In this last-Crypto season for owner Steve Ballmer, Harden could be …

Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers
1 year, 4 months ago

Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers

LA Times  

As teams with NBA title ambitions in Milwaukee and Boston fortified their rosters in recent weeks and days, the Clippers arrived at training camp with a roster virtually unchanged from the end of last season. The move was made with obvious championship intentions — the hope of team owner Steve Ballmer and team president Lawrence Frank that Harden’s future Hall …

NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA probing ‘facts’ around James Harden’s availability after 76ers guard ruled out for season opener

New York Times  

The NBA is “looking into the facts” around James Harden’s availability against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday after the Philadelphia 76ers guard was ruled out for his team’s season opener. Here’s what you need to know: Harden’s absence raises questions regarding the implementation of the NBA’s new star rest policy, which states that teams must make star players available for …

James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

James Harden a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday: Sources

New York Times  

James Harden was a no-show at Philadelphia 76ers practice Wednesday, league sources said. GO DEEPER James Harden-76ers trade saga timeline Backstory League sources told The Athletic on Tuesday that Harden, 34, has not attended any of Philadelphia’s three preseason games and has only participated in one five-on-five live competition in the two weeks since training camp began. Tensions escalated that …

Clippers, 76ers remain engaged in James Harden trade talks: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

Clippers, 76ers remain engaged in James Harden trade talks: Sources

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers remain engaged in talks surrounding a trade for star guard James Harden a week ahead of the start of the regular season, league sources said. It’s been a turbulent offseason for Harden and the Sixers, during which he called president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar” and vowed to “never be …

NBA: James Harden hasn’t changed tune about Philadelphia 76ers
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA: James Harden hasn’t changed tune about Philadelphia 76ers

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can’t be repaired. It’s pretty simple.” Harden has been one of the league’s top players for the past decade, having won three scoring titles and the 2018 league MVP award. It’s all I can control.” Part of Harden’s complaint stems from his belief he should …

NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA: James Harden Will Play For Philadelphia 76ers Despite Ruptured Daryl Morey Relationship

News 18  

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden said Friday his relationship with Sixers executive Daryl Morey cannot be repaired but he plans to play for the NBA club this coming season. And the front office didn’t have that in their future plans.” pic.twitter.com/YC7NPyoLvK— Kyle Neubeck October 13, 2023 Harden, the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player and a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, …

Why is James Harden suddenly playing ball with the Sixers?
1 year, 5 months ago

Why is James Harden suddenly playing ball with the Sixers?

New York Times  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — When James Harden left the Moby Arena practice floor after his second day of training camp practice on Thursday, it was only fitting that the man who has drawn so much ire from the Philadelphia 76ers star for all these months, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, was on his way in. GO DEEPER The 76ers …

James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request
1 year, 5 months ago

James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request

Associated Press  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — James Harden made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday for training camp. His new coach said he “looked good.” That’s about as much clarity as there is at the moment for the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade. “We’re going to get used to it because you’ll see us here in June.” …

James Harden joins 76ers after turbulent offseason, but what comes next?
1 year, 5 months ago

James Harden joins 76ers after turbulent offseason, but what comes next?

New York Times  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — James Harden is back with the Philadelphia 76ers — for now. After calling Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar” and vowing to “never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of” in mid-August, the 34-year-old former MVP, who wants to be traded to the Clippers, returned to the floor with …

Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?
1 year, 5 months ago

Aldridge: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden; what’s a franchise to do (again)?

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Beard, still, does not abide. “I think I said this earlier this summer, and I think it stays the same — we’ll either move James for a player of a caliber that puts us, helps our championship contention or for draft picks and things like that, that will allow us to, in short order, go get …

Disgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand
1 year, 5 months ago

Disgruntled Harden no-show at 76ers’ media day, training camp status unclear after trade demand

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden skipped the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day and his status for training camp this week in Colorado is unclear because the franchise has yet to meet the disgruntled guard’s demand for a trade. “He continues to seek a trade and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and …

Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’
1 year, 5 months ago

Joel Embiid’s 76ers — with or without James Harden — still have title hopes and ‘a job to do’

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — There were two mysteries to attend to as the Philadelphia 76ers paraded in front of assembled media at their training facility Monday. If Harden had stayed put all summer, then it seemed unlikely Morey, the Sixers’ president of basketball operations, would surprise everyone with a trade announcement right before he took to the microphone Monday. Experience is …

James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia
1 year, 5 months ago

James Harden not with 76ers for media day as he awaits trade out of Philadelphia

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, David Aldridge and Mike Vorkunov James Harden is not at the Philadelphia 76ers’ training facility in Camden, N.J., for the team’s media day Monday as the 10-time NBA All-Star awaits a trade from the team, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said. Morey said Harden continues to seek a trade and the Sixers are “working with his …

James Harden-76ers trade saga timeline: Explaining his trade to Clippers, tension with Daryl Morey
1 year, 5 months ago

James Harden-76ers trade saga timeline: Explaining his trade to Clippers, tension with Daryl Morey

New York Times  

James Harden is no stranger to dramatic moves, but his exit from the Philadelphia 76ers became his most contentious trade saga yet. GO DEEPER Why James Harden's reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south July 18, 2023: Sixers need right return for Harden, Morey says Morey says in a local radio interview that he is trying to honor Harden’s …

James Harden is welcomed to return to Sixers by teammate Tyrese Maxey in spite of his recent trade demand and criticism of exec Daryl Morey: 'If he comes back, nobody would be upset'
1 year, 6 months ago

James Harden is welcomed to return to Sixers by teammate Tyrese Maxey in spite of his recent trade demand and criticism of exec Daryl Morey: 'If he comes back, nobody would be upset'

Daily Mail  

James Harden is welcome to return to the Philadelphia 76ers this season in spite of his deteriorating relationship with the front office, according to backcourt mate Tyrese Maxey. Harden has been at odds with the 76ers front office and Daryl Morey, the team's president of basketball operations who acquired the former MVP in a trade with Brooklyn in 2022. 'Daryl …

James Harden tells NBA investigators Daryl Morey said he’d trade guard ‘quickly’ after opt in: Sources
1 year, 7 months ago

James Harden tells NBA investigators Daryl Morey said he’d trade guard ‘quickly’ after opt in: Sources

New York Times  

As part of the NBA investigation into his “liar” comment, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden told league investigators he was referring to president of basketball operations Daryl Morey telling Harden he will trade him “quickly” following the $35.6 million opt-in for the 2023-24 season, league sources confirmed. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of …

James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair
1 year, 7 months ago

James Harden: Relationship with 76ers beyond repair

The Hindu  

After calling Philadelhpia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar”, All-Star guard James Harden made it clear that he doesn’t intend to play in Philadelphia again. “I think so.” Harden has asked to be traded, but the 76ers ended trade talks involving Harden over the weekend after conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers were not fruitful, ESPN reported. …

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden is blamed by his former Rockets coach Kevin McHale for losing his job: 'He was fat... and I got fired'
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star James Harden is blamed by his former Rockets coach Kevin McHale for losing his job: 'He was fat... and I got fired'

Daily Mail  

Philadelphia 76ers 10-time All-Star James Harden's name has landed in the headlines once again after he was ripped by his former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale. The last chapter in this season's book of Harden trade drama saw him label 76ers president and general manager Daryl Morey a 'liar' and saying that he would 'never be part of an …

Hollinger: James Harden, Damian Lillard could define limits of NBA player empowerment
1 year, 7 months ago

Hollinger: James Harden, Damian Lillard could define limits of NBA player empowerment

New York Times  

Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sept. 27th in a three-team trade. That’s what I’m wondering as the Damian Lillard and James Harden situations drag on into extended standoffs between player and team, with no sign of resolutions anytime soon. Lillard signed a two-year, $122 million extension with Portland in July 2022; he could be an unrestricted …

'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President
1 year, 7 months ago

'Daryl Morey is a Liar': James Harden Lashes Out at Philadelphia 76ers President

News 18  

James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the event. “Let me say that again: Daryl Morey …

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team
1 year, 7 months ago

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said at the event. “Let me say that again: …

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season
1 year, 7 months ago

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season

Daily Mail  

Harden requested a trade from Philly upon opting into the last year of his deal The Philadelphia 76ers have ended trade talks in regard to seven-time All-NBA guard James Harden according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Things may not go as the 76ers hierarchy are hoping however as Harden currently has no plans to attend training camp following the full stoppage …

It's now or never. The Clippers must trade for James Harden
1 year, 8 months ago

It's now or never. The Clippers must trade for James Harden

LA Times  

James Harden reportedly wants out of Philadelphia and could make a championship possible for the Clippers if they would trade for the disgruntled guard. If somebody filmed a documentary on this upcoming Clippers season, they would call it, “The Last Chance.” It’s a last chance for Leonard and George to seriously chase a championship before Ballmer throws up his hands …

Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth
1 year, 8 months ago

Is James Harden staying with the 76ers? Plus, motivating the youth

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce newsletter. There has been so much focus on Damian Lillard and where he might go and what his new single released late last night might say that it seems like we’ve kind of collectively forgotten about James Harden and his trade status. Sam Amick’s latest from Las Vegas provided an update on …

Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'
1 year, 8 months ago

Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'

Daily Mail  

Joel Embiid said he was 'disappointed' when he learned that his Philadelphia 76ers teammate James Harden wanted to leave the team. Embiid told Showtime's Rachel Nichols at the NBA Summer League Party in Las Vegas on Saturday that he would remain friends with Harden, as he understood that the move was a business decision. 'People make decisions and I'm more …

NBA: James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers: Sources
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers: Sources

The Hindu  

James Harden picked up his $35.6 million contract option for next season with the Philadelphia 76ers, with the franchise exploring trades to move the veteran scorer, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. But the person who talked to the AP on anonymity Thursday said it while it wasn’t definite Harden would be traded, the player nicknamed …

Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce
1 year, 8 months ago

Why James Harden’s reunion with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia went south and what’s next in their looming divorce

New York Times  

James Harden’s days in Philadelphia are unofficially over, with the Sixers star deciding on Thursday to opt into the $35.6 million option on his contract for next season en route to asking for a trade, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported. Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled …

LeBron-Kyrie reunion with Mavs is ‘unrealistic’ and unlikely … but not impossible
1 year, 9 months ago

LeBron-Kyrie reunion with Mavs is ‘unrealistic’ and unlikely … but not impossible

New York Times  

The latest wrinkle in the Kyrie Irving–LeBron James reunion saga unfolded on Monday, with The Athletic’s Shams Charania reporting that Irving reached out to James to recruit him to join Irving in Dallas. But one team source indicated that James is not using Irving’s interest in playing with him as leverage to try to get the Lakers to trade for …

James Harden, Tyrese Maxey struggle as 76ers lose home-court advantage vs. Celtics
1 year, 10 months ago

James Harden, Tyrese Maxey struggle as 76ers lose home-court advantage vs. Celtics

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA – Whenever the Philadelphia 76ers seemed to get close to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night, the Celtics responded with a big play. “I got to watch the game, but I’m pretty good on basketball instincts,” Harden said. I thought the difference in that game was Boston trusted in the past more …

Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
1 year, 10 months ago

Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115

Associated Press  

BOSTON — James Harden was asked for most of this season to be a facilitator for a 76ers team built around big man Joel Embiid. Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the 76ers rallied without Embiid to beat Boston 119-115 in Game 1 …

James Harden, the Houston Rockets and an undeniable bond that refuses to go away
2 years ago

James Harden, the Houston Rockets and an undeniable bond that refuses to go away

New York Times  

Should James Harden and the Houston Rockets embark on a new beginning this summer — nearly three years after their breakup that was both messy and misunderstood — it will be a reunion born out of what so many believed was their ending. It’s puzzling on paper, what with Harden still looking for his first championship and the Rockets looking …

NBA: James Harden, 76ers breeze past hapless Rockets
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA: James Harden, 76ers breeze past hapless Rockets

The Hindu  

James Harden had 28 points and 10 assists against his former team as the host Philadelphia 76ers cruised past the reeling Houston Rockets 123-104 on Monday. Kenyon Martin Jr. added 15 points, Alperen Sengun contributed 12 and Jabari Smith Jr., had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Rockets, who have dropped six in a row. Harden’s three-point play with …

76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017
2 years, 1 month ago

76ers’ James Harden hires ex-Adidas executive Troy Payne as first full-time agent since 2017

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden will be represented by Troy Payne, a former Adidas executive who is partnering with agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier to lead Equity Basketball. For Harden, the new representation marks his first full-time agency partnership since 2017, when his then-agent Rob Pelinka left the space to become the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. …

James Harden might seek free-agency return to Rockets: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

James Harden might seek free-agency return to Rockets: Report

The Hindu  

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden forced his way out of Houston in a trade nearly two years ago but now is weighing a return to the Rockets in free agency if he chooses against staying with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported Sunday. The 76ers have won seven straight entering Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks, and Harden …

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