There’s been plenty of discontent in Houston in recent years despite the Rockets’ eight straight playoff appearances. James Harden has cycled through two coaches and three co-stars in search of the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and after another disappointing playoff exit, Harden’s new wish has become clear. As the Rockets cling to relevance in the Western Conference, The Beard is eyeing a new destination, aiming to team up with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. Houston enters 2020–21 with the NBA’s longest active playoff streak. But the Rockets are anything but a pillar of stability through nearly a decade of the Harden era.
The Rockets Can’t Afford to Sell Low on James Harden
