The Brooklyn Nets are not in a great place as they struggle to get things going for the most part. This has brought on frustration for the players. Notably, James Harden admitted to being frustrated after the blowout loss to the Lakers. Rumors and reports of him wanting out have surfaced for quite some time. However, it seems the situation is quite the opposite.
A senior NBA insider spoke about the Harden situation and said the Nets are not engaging with any teams relating to a potential trade.
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The Nets ‘Big 3’ are one of the most dangerous trios to encounter in the league. On paper, their offensive firepower is off the charts and together, they can do wonders. However, with the way things are, it is tough for them to share the court right now. With Kevin Durant injured and Kyrie only available for road games, the load all falls onto Harden. Despite delivering, the Nets have not been able to win games.
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James Harden has faith in the Nets Big 3
Obviously, losses bring upon frustration. As a competitor, it is normal for Harden to be frustrated about losing. But there were heavy rumors that he wants out because he was not happy with the way things are in Brooklyn. However, that isn’t the case, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The insider said Harden believes the Nets ‘Big 3’ is unstoppable when together and is not willing to leave the Nets.
He said, “The Nets are not going to engage any team who calls them on trade talks on James Harden. They have not engaged anybody and largely because James Harden has repeatedly told management, ownership, those in the organization that he is committed to being a Net.”
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“He wants to win a championship there. More than that, the Big 3 in Brooklyn, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, what they say publically, they also say privately, which is when they are together they believe they are unstoppable.”
It is granted that this season it will be tough for the Big 3 to play many games together. However, that doesn’t mean they have lost faith in their capabilities. All three of these men are centerpieces to any organization, and they have proved that they can be real threats when on the court together.
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Moreover, Harden has really stepped up his offensive game after a slow start to the season. He is currently averaging 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. Durant’s injury has allowed the Beard to get back in his groove after recovering from a prior injury. With so much trust in one another, do you think there will be a surprise trade? Let us know in the comments below.