Houston Rockets’ new coach Ime Udoka reportedly has no interest in coaching James Harden, and he made that intention very clear.
According to Heavy Sports’ Steve Bulpett, “From everything we’ve gotten out of there, it was a matter that Ime didn’t want him,” one league source told Heavy Sports. “At the beginning, were they thinking about Harden? Yeah. But then they hired Ime, and Ime said, ‘It’s not going to work here.’”
The source also added that Fred VanVleet fit better in the team’s scheme of things and that he was a more suitable choice over Harden.
“They wound up with a guy who fits better anyway,” the source said. “VanVleet is going to be able to give them the scoring they need, but he’s not going to dominate the ball the way Harden would, the way Harden does.”
Ime is aware that he needs a point guard with the skills of playing off the ball, collective ball moment, and defensive presence, and that could have been the reason behind the comment.
At the time of writing, Harden’s future is still up in the air after he requested out of the Philadelphia 76ers. The LA Clippers are the most likely destination for the mercurial guard.
Clearly, this move shows Harden to Houston is off the table.
James Harden Reportedly Favoring A Move To The LA Clippers
James Harden is reportedly favoring a move to the LA Clippers amid the ongoing saga.
“For Harden, that preference, I’m told, remains to return to his hometown of Los Angeles where he could team up with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with the Clippers,” said Shams Charania of The Athletic.
For the Clippers, bringing in Harden would mean bolstering their lineup that already has Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and possibly Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is reportedly set to convince ‘The Beard’ to stay with the team after his trade request.
Only time will tell if it’s another run in Philly for Harden.
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