Tag: James Harden

Daryl Morey fined $50k for violating anti-tampering rules

Brandon King

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey was fined $50,000 by the NBA for violation of the league’s anti-tampering rule. The fine stems from a now-deleted December 20 tweet in which Morey celebrated the one-year anniversary of James Harden breaking the Rockets’ all-time assist record. While on the surface the tweet, which Morey later said was sent out mistakenly via an automated application, may seem innocuous but steps into the realm of tampering due to the Harden trade demand/speculation has Philadelphia as a potential landing spot. This is not…

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Rockets exploring three-team deal to move Harden

Brandon King

From Tim Daniels of B/R: The Houston Rockets reportedly want to make a James Harden trade “sooner than later” and continue to expand discussions beyond the eight-time All-Star’s list of preferred destinations. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday on Get Up the Rockets have started to explore three-team deals as part their effort to “maximize value:” The Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers lead the group of contenders Harden would prefer to join, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Harden doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract—they’ve become exceedingly rare in the…

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Rockets head coach Stephen Silas still not sure when James Harden will return to team

Brandon King

From Michael C. Wright at nba.com: Rockets coach Stephen Silas pointed out Monday his team has spent 80% of their practices focusing on defense, but 100% of that training camp time has elapsed without star guard James Harden, leading to a murky situation in Houston. Silas cited the NBA’s COVID-19 protocolsfor Harden’s absence Sunday from the team’s first training camp workout, but on Monday the coach expressed ambiguity regarding the star guard’s status. “He’s not here, and he has a reason,” Silas said. “But that’s on him to tell whoever what…

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KD denies that he spoke with James Harden about trade to the Nets

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from ShannaMcCarriston of cbssports.com: Kevin Durant says any talk that he spoke to James Harden about joining the Brooklyn Nets is false. On Tuesday, K.D. denied reports of any involvement from his end, saying he has no clue how the rumors began. K.D. says which players they get is not up to him, but the front office (via ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth): “They’re making these stories up. … I don’t know where that came from. James is a friend of mine, but I let the front office handle all of that stuff. I was just so focused…

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NBA Trade Rumours: James Harden, to the Nets?!?

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From Paul Kasabian of B/R: Trade rumors surrounding Houston Rocketsguard James Harden potentially landing with the Brooklyn Nets swirled on Sunday, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting the latest alongside colleagues Ramona Shelburne and Zach Lowe. “As Houston’s James Harden considers his future with franchise, one possible trade destination is rising to top of his list: Brooklyn,” Wojnarowski tweeted. “The idea of reuniting with Kevin Durant and joining Kyrie Irving is resonating with Harden.” Wojnarowski, Shelburne and Lowe also reported Harden and Durant “have recently discussed the possibility” of a trade. The discussions came about as the two stars worked out together in…

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August 12, 2020 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast James HardenHOU vs. IND 45 17 9   7-14 3-pt Tyler HerroMIA @ OKC 30 6 2 Tobias HarrisPHI vs. TOR 22 6 5   2 blk Nikola JokićDEN vs. LAC 17 7 13 Jerami GrantDEN vs. LAC 25 6 1 Paul GeorgeLAC @ DEN 27 4 4   3 stl Kawhi LeonardLAC @ DEN 26 5 3   2 stl Lou WilliamsLAC @ DEN 23 2 7 Darius BazleyOKC vs. MIA 21 9 4   5-8 3-pt Furkan KorkmazPHI vs. TOR 21 5 4   5-9 3-pt Yesterday’s…

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James Harden and Clint Capela back for Rockets

Brandon King

James Harden and Clint Capela will return to the Houston Rocket lineup against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night, according to ATT SportsNet SW’s Cayleigh Griffin, per Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni. Harden missed the last game against the New Orleans Pelican with a toe sprain, white Clint Capela had been out for two games with a bruised heel.

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“Power Red” Adidas Harden Vol. 4

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of James Harden’s fourth signature model is this power red look. It sports a mixture of reds across its red knitted upper with black appearing at the midfoot, eyelets and bordering the Adidas branding on the tongue. This upper sits atop a two-tone black and red midsole and outsole with a golden Harden logo at the heel. The “Power Red” Adidas Harden Vl. 4 is scheduled to release December 7 at adidas.com and select retail venues, The sticker price is set at $130 USD. Adidas Harden Vol.…

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November 6, 2019 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Top Performances Giannis’ big night powers the Bucks past the Kawhi-less Clippers, while James Harden puts up big numbers again in another win for the Rockets. pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ LAC 38 16 9   14-18 ft James HardenHOU vs. GSW 36 4 13   10-13 ft M. HarrellLAC vs. MIL 34 13 5    Andre DrummondDET vs. NYK 27 12 7   12-16 fg T. SatoranskýCHI @ ATL 27 7 8   10-13 fg Clint CapelaHOU vs. GSW 19 16 2   6 blk Josh RichardsonPHI @ UTA 24 4 4   3…

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October 30, 2019 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Top Performances pt rb ast James HardenHOU @ WAS 59 3 9   17-18 ft Bradley BealWAS vs. HOU 46 6 8   7-12 3-pt Aron BaynesPHO @ GSW 24 13 7   3 blk Kyrie IrvingBRK vs. IND 28 7 6    Pascal SiakamTOR vs. DET 30 5 5   2 stl Mike ConleyUTA vs. LAC 29 1 5   5-8 3-pt Damian LillardPOR @ OKC 23 7 13   2 stl Kemba WalkerBOS vs. MIL 32 6 6   14-15 ft D. SabonisIND @ BRK 29 8 4    Malcolm BrogdonIND @ BRK 21 8…

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