The rumors surrounding James Harden‘s return to the Houston Rockets are increasing by the day. Harden has seen most of his success while playing for the Houston franchise. In 2021, he moved from Houston to the Brooklyn Nets, but things didn’t work between them and he had to move again the subsequent year.
Now a point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, Harden’s name is again in the trade rumors. Allegedly, the 33-year-old is looking to go back to his old team. Amidst all these rumors, the fans are having a tough time coping with it. After a recent ESPN news regarding Harden, fans are left dumbfounded as they struggle to wrap their heads around the latest addition to the rumors.
James Harden’s trade rumors reach a new height, leaving fans in more confusion
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The relationship between James Harden and the Rockets turned sour by the end of his stint there. It was said that they failed to provide him with a roster good enough to be a title contender. As a result, he forced a huge trade that saw Harden go to the Nets before being traded to the 76ers. Despite the fallout, Harden’s love for the Rockets remained intact. With the fresh surge of trade rumors, his willingness to get back with his team is clear. However, it is not a good thing for the fans as with every piece of rumor, they’re being confused further.
Recently news came out from ESPN suggesting that the 10x NBA All-Star is very likely to join the Rockets. As per ESPN’s senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden’s future with the 76ers is “very unclear.” Wojnarowski reported, “James Harden’s future is very unclear in Philadelphia?Houston is very much in play for him.”
Although these are all just rumors, the story holds significance because of Harden’s love for his old team. Other than that, his being traded twice in two years is indicative that the star is not fitting into the other team structures. Amidst all the rumors, the fans have had enough by this point.
“James Harden's future is very unclear in Philadelphia… Houston is very much in play for him.”
– @wojespn
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 20, 2023
The recent rumor met with mixed reactions from fans. While some are simply fed up with all the rumors, others said that they want this to happen.
Fans go into a meltdown, giving mixed reactions to the James Harden trade rumor
Several fans said that they have been hearing the same rumor for over six months now. It is true because the rumors started pouring in by the end of 2022. We are four months into 2023 and the rumors have only grown bigger. Although now, the fans seem to mostly be done with it. Here are some of the most notable reactions:
Oh my god shut the fuck up https://t.co/pua3D88MGy
— Hoping4LuisRobert (@hurtssupremacy) April 20, 2023
They been reporting this for like half a year
— Father Unicorn⁶ (@MyUnicornIsHigh) April 20, 2023
they post this every time he has a bad game lol
— exilejr202 (@exilejr202) April 20, 2023
However, there were some fans who welcomed this rumor while being hopeful.
LETS GOO
— َ (@ThirtyFourAI) April 20, 2023
BRING HIM Home
— emannc2003 (@jahsehonfroy201) April 20, 2023
Some fans questioned the motive behind the alleged move.
I just really wanna know why would Harden go to houston when he desperately wants ring?
— Tolunai (@GodlLotus) April 20, 2023
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Why houston??? Does that mean he’s just giving up winning a ring?
— ً (@Dubsln4) April 20, 2023
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A lot has already been said about the Harden-Rockets’ repeated rumors. However, there is yet to be an official confirmation on this.
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