As the Houston Rockets prepare to open the regular season on Wednesday, they do so under a cloud of uncertainty with the face of their franchise. The Rockets don’t plan on simply giving away James Harden, the eight-time All-Star who has made it clear that he prefers a trade to a contender.
The dynamics of the confrontation will increase the tension as the season ends and, in recent days, there are indications that the pressure is already beginning to be revealed, according to sources in Athletic.
Harden showed up at training camp one week late on December 8 with the intention of keeping things professional with the team despite his preference for being a candidate elsewhere, but the environment has returned you have in the last days.
As long as Harden remains on the list, there will be a higher level of scrutiny on the team. All eyes will be on the Rockets and every move made, especially by Harden, will be dissected and performed in the context of his …