The James Harden Trade Rumors Are Running Wild!

James Harden of the Houston Rockets no longer wants to be James Harden of the Houston Rockets. We brought you the news late last year that Harden wanted out, rejected $50 million a season and last night we shared how Harden was now voiced his displeasure that the team cannot be fixed. His relationship with John Wall has been rocky and this is a ticking time bomb.

It's only a matter of time before the superstar is moved.

James Harden's aware that the Rockets are continuing to discuss trade scenarios with teams, although no deal is imminent, sources tell ESPN. Houston's asking price remains steep, as you'd expect it would for a player of Harden's caliber. https://t.co/I4RuHgzcvU

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 13, 2021

Of the teams that have checked in on Harden, the Toronto Raptors appear at this moment to be the favorites to land him. The Raptors are off to a brutal 2-8 start this season but are only a couple games out of a playoff spot in the eastern conference. The team have contemplated the likes of Norm Powell, OG Anuoby and Pascal Siakam, however Siakam they do not, at this point, want to part with. 

The Boston Celtics aren't trading Jaylen Brown anytime soon, so the Rockets Celtics deal appears to be off the table. The Nuggets said no to a Jamal Murray for Harden trade and the Orlando Magic's injury problems have taken them out of consideration.

Harden is going to have to wait just a little bit longer to get his wish, but it's becoming clearer each and every day, he doesn't want to be there and a trade is coming soon!

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How would John Wall assess his partnership with James Harden thus far?

"It's been a little rocky, not going to lie about that. I don't think it's been the best it could be. That's all I can say."

— Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) January 13, 2021