James Harden on Rockets Situation: 'It's Something That I Don't Think Can Be Fixed'

Harden made some interesting comments following his team's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, saying that the Rockets are "just not good enough."

Jan 13, 2021
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in action against the Los Angeles Lakers during a game at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in action against the Los Angeles Lakers during a game at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

James Harden made some interesting comments following his team's 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, saying that the Houston Rockets are "just not good enough."

The 2018 NBA MVP continued, "I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can. I mean, this situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think can be fixed."

James Harden: "We're just not good enough. We don't, obviously, chemistry, talent-wise, just everything, and it was clear these last few games..." pic.twitter.com/4bTcaK7TDv

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) January 13, 2021

James Harden says Rockets are "just not good enough ... I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can. I mean, this situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think can be fixed."

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) January 13, 2021

James Harden did not take any more questions after this. That's as close to publicly demanding a trade as you can get. https://t.co/knUpb3Iopb

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) January 13, 2021

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Rockets are still looking to trade Harden for a "steep" price while Tim MacMahon cited a source as saying Houston has been in contact with "more than a half dozen teams" about trading Harden. 

James Harden's aware that the Rockets are continuing to discuss trade scenarios with teams, although no deal is imminent, sources tell ESPN. Houston's asking price remains steep, as you'd expect it would for a player of Harden's caliber. https://t.co/I4RuHgzcvU

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 13, 2021

John Wall was asked to comment on Harden's statements and said that the disgruntled star is "entitled to his own opinion."

John Wall on James Harden believing it can't be fixed: "He's entitled to his own opinion. ... All I can control is what I can control as a player, and as a leader."

Says he feels the #Rockets were hurt by the early injuries and quarantines. https://t.co/74Qbp42rdk

— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) January 13, 2021

Wall spoke to the team before and after the game. https://t.co/nrBq9CVmGI

— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) January 13, 2021

I asked John Wall if he feels like James Harden has given this team a chance: "He's going out there and competing. That's one thing I can say. He's playing, he's coming to practice everyday..." pic.twitter.com/pQan7iHEvh

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) January 13, 2021

John Wall: "When you have certain guys in the mix who don't want to buy in all as one it's gonna be hard to do anything special, to do anything good as a basketball team..." pic.twitter.com/HMI9jCAE5J

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) January 13, 2021

DeMarcus Cousins offered a counterpoint to Wall's positive spin, saying he didn't much care if he shared the court with Harden again, adding, "The disrespect started way before any interview."

DeMarcus Cousins on James Harden's comments about Houston's roster last night: "The disrespect started way before any interview."

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 13, 2021

DeMarcus Cousins says he doesn't care if James Harden plays for the Rockets again

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) January 13, 2021

DeMarcus Cousins: "I don't feel betrayed. My interest was playing with John Wall to be perfectly honest."

— Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) January 13, 2021


Harden played 31 minutes and scored 16 points in Tuesday's loss against the Lakers.

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