It would be glorious to see the Houston Rockets reunite with James Harden. Unfortunately, now is not the time.
It's a harsh reality. Fans want Harden back. That's understandable: For many Rockets fans, Harden is the best player they've ever seen in the team's jersey.
And sure, they could use him. Reed Sheppard has had a phenomenal sophomore season, but at times, he does remind us that he's a sophomore. Fred VanVleet is out for the year. Those are good reasons to acquire Harden:
But they don't outweigh the hurdles.
Rockets can't easily acquire Harden
The Rockets are over the first apron.