Following last night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, former MVP James Harden refused to speak to the media. It was the 31-year-old guard’s first game back with the Houston Rockets since requesting a trade and missing two preseason games against the Chicago Bulls.
James Harden isn't talking to the media tonight. NBA has yet to fine him for violating media access rules.
— Tim MacMahon (@BannedMacMahon) December 16, 2020
There has been no shortage of drama recently for the Rockets as they try and find a trade for their unhappy 8-time All-Star. Even after Houston traded Russell Westbrook for John Wall, Harden has continued to pressure the front office to send him to another team. Rockets fans took to Twitter to react to Harden’s decision to not speak with reporters Tuesday night.
Harden: pic.twitter.com/7qluMI5iC2
— 🪣BucketsByBari🪣 (@CaughtByBrevin) December 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/KobeSexuaI/status/1339062446879870977
He knew they would ask him about his time with rapper/songwriter, Lil Baby!
— SGG Media (@SGG_hq) December 16, 2020
https://twitter.com/CopyNinjaLogan/status/1339062461840953344https://twitter.com/KingMo_S/status/1339063374160736258
— Da Real Rob S Porter 🚀🚀🚀🏆🏆 (@ShimmPorter) December 14, 2020
Some Kyrie Irving Fans could not help but point out the similarities between Harden’s actions last night and Kyrie’s last week.
Will the media aka ESPN First Take make a big deal about this? like they did with Kyrie?
— Jeri Tsai (@JeriTsaiNets) December 14, 2020
Introducing James Harden’s new spokesman…. pic.twitter.com/MsgU12vxNx
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) December 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/netsstan/status/1339066190728220673
Kyrie: pic.twitter.com/pMbWfCXnrS
— Alexa Tsudik (@AlexaRenee189) December 14, 2020
Keep that Kyrie energy @stephenasmith @ShannonSharpe pic.twitter.com/dAACg75Lzi
— J from BK (@JfromBk) December 14, 2020
The Houston Rockets have yet to find a suitable trade for Harden that gets them the most assets they can. Harden’s own personal preference and current front-runners to trade for him are the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have also been mentioned as destinations for the 3-time scoring champion.
