For many NBA fans and media, there must have been conflict and discord between James Harden and Chris Paul, which eventually led to the Rockets and Thunder trade, but for Harden, it was something new, accepting the news last Saturday. When asked about this in a media interview, Harden said that the relationship between him and Paul is "not bad" and that the rumors of discord reported by the media are fabricated. "We are both highly competitive players, and it is normal to have different opinions. We are still in touch.”
Harden said he is “good” with Chris Paul.
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Rumors of discord originated when the Rockets lost to the Warriors in the playoffs last year. Yahoo Sports reporter Vincent Goodwill cited sources within the Rockets. The relationship between Harden and Paul was already at loggerheads. Paul even requested a trade from Rockets executives, and Harden also requested a trade. Choose between them who to keep.
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ESPN's Tim MacMahon also reported that a Rockets executive also said that there are too many irreparable disputes between Harden and Paul because the team is also very low-pressure.
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey denied that there was a conflict between the two stars, "These rumors are all false, and the people who tell them are ridiculous." Morey also said that Paul never applied for a trade, but in the end Paul was traded to the Thunder, Goodwill The report is that Harden wants to join forces with Russell Westbrook again and promote this transaction.
Regardless of the relationship between Harden and Paul, the Rockets have actually achieved good results in the past two seasons. In the 2017-18 season, they won the most 65 wins in team history. Harden also won the MVP. They actually had a chance to defeat the Warriors in the playoffs. Unfortunately, in the end They all lost due to injuries (especially Paul).
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