The Rockets appear to be trying to move quickly in granting James Harden his trade wish, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
“Houston would like to get this done sooner than later,” Wojnarowski said during an appearance on Get Up. “This is a pall over the entire organization and their new head coach Stephen Silas, as he tries to implement his program there. But they’ve got to find the right deal. This is too important for their organization long-term.”
Harden’s supposed “wish list” of potential trade destinations supposedly includes the 76ers, Nets, Heat and Bucks. Per Wojnarowski, the Rockets have spoken to at least a couple of those teams, as well as some others. Ideally, the Rockets would be able to move Harden before the start of the season next week.
In order to make it happen, a third team may need to be involved to help facilitate a deal.
Right now, according to multiple reports, nothing is close on a Harden trade — though that can change quickly, as the Rockets seem to be ramping up the trade talks.
