James Harden preferred John Wall over Russell Westbrook as Rockets made blockbuster trade

Houston Rockets have had a busy offseason and made one of ir biggest moves on Thursday as y traded Russell Westbrook to Washington Wizards for John Wall and a heavily protected first-round draft pick. Westbrook had been looking for a trade after just one season in Houston, and Rockets have finally delivered his request after much speculation. Westbrook-John Wall trade also affects future of James Harden, who also has been linked with a move away from Houston. 

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Westbrook trade: James Harden preferred John Wall over teammate Westbrook

James Harden has long made his intentions clear for trade but according to ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, 31-year-old is likely to stay put with Rockets for start of new season. In a chat on Get Up!, Wojnarowski mentioned that Beard had a preference of John Wall over Russell Westbrook, hence trade went through quickly. Harden is well kwn for moving teammates in and out having done that with Chris Paul, who was brought in from Los Angeles Clippers only to be moved two seasons later to Oklahoma City Thunder for a Westbrook trade.

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Furrmore, Rockets have a cushion with James Harden with eight-time All-Star being under contract for two more seasons in Houston. 2018 NBA MVP had it made it clear that he wanted to play for a contender and t a rebuilding team. Rockets signed Christian Wood, DeMarcus Cousins and w commissioned John Wall trade in a bid to improve ir roster, and latter with approval of Harden, furr hinting that Beard is unlikely to be traded.

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re is also a belief that John Wall could be an ideal partner in crime for 2018 NBA MVP and Rockets, much better than what James Harden and Westbrook were. former Wizards star's willingness to pass and defer to a prime scorer makes him a more viable second star alongside Harden. Rockets would hope that John Wall can return to his All-Star form after his return from injury, with 30-year-old out of action for better part of two years. Wall last played in December 2018 and is still owed three years and $132 million on his contract.

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