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Can Chris Paul Afford to Break Up With James Harden and the Rockets?

By most indications, Chris Paul no longer wants to play with James Harden—and the feeling for Harden is probably mutual. Yahoo’s Vincent Goodwill reported the relationship was “unsalvageable” and that Paul wants out, while ESPN’s Ryen Russillo simply stated Paul “doesn’t want to play there” anymore. Rockets GM Daryl Morey tried to suffocate the flames by telling multiple reporters Paul hasn’t demanded a trade, though he’s been rumored to have been shopping Paul (and other players) for much of the summer. If CP3 is really trying to force his way out of Houston after two years, does he have the right idea?