James Harden wants out even after John Wall trade, Rockets not interested in Kyrie deal

This month, Houston Rockets traded Russell Westbrook to Washington Wizards for John Wall. deal was supposed to help keep James Harden with team, who apparently wants to move on from Rockets, wanting to play for a title contender. Though reports stated that he preferred Wall over Westbrook, he does t prefer Rockets.

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James Harden wants out of Rockets even after John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade?

While Harden is practising and training with Rockets, he reamins determined about a trade. Ready to play a preseason game with team, Harden apparently is "unmoved and uninterested in pursuing a new partnership” with Rockets. As per reports, re is change in his views, and he still wants to be traded. 

Harden, 31, even arrived late to team's camp. He passed six back-to-back COVID-19 tests, after which practice began. Harden was also called out on social media, as a video of him spending out at a strip club was shared. Fans thought his behaviour reflected badly on his character, some wondering how such a man can ever win a title. 

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According to report, Harden has expressed to Rockets ownership and manment “his intention to be professional and engd upon joining team” to t diminish team’s lever in trade discussions.

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Brookly Nets, Houston Rockets both t interested in a Kyrie Irving trade

As per ESPN, though Harden wants to play with Nets, teams won't finalize a Kyrie Irving trade. Rockets don't want Irving, while Nets will t trade him. team might slowly move towards rebuilding, acquiring young players and trade picks. y have never shied away from big deals, taking into consideration Westbrook and Chris Paul – who was traded to OKC Thunder. Irving, 28, might t help with rebuilding y have in mind. 

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Harden has also been linked with Philadelphia 76ers, said to be most likely to acquire Harden. Rockets have apparently demanded Ben Simmons and three first-round from Sixers in exchange for Harden. While team want Harden, y might t break up Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons duo. 

(Im credits: AP)