NBA News Roundup: James Harden arrives in Houston, Stephen Silas responds
According to ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Rockets’ superstar James Harden landed in Houston today, and underwent the COVID-19 tests as per league’s protocol. Harden will be expected to attend the ongoing Houston Rockets training camp now, which he had snubbed earlier in favour of travelling, as documented in recent NBA news.
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Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas interacted with the media today, and shared his thoughts on James Harden landing in Houston after prolonged absence. He said-
When asked about when the 2018 MVP will be able to join the practice, Silas quoted -
Silas will be breathing a sigh of relief, as he had recently expressed his disappointment over the fact that James Harden was not present for the training camp. Harden’s future with the Rockets has been a major talking point, with NBA trade rumors linking him with a move to Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers recently.
As per a recent NBA news report by ESPN, the dynamic shooting guard has expressed a desire to move to 76ers or any other title contender, which is contrary to the confidence shown by the Houston Rockets, who are adamant on keeping him.
The results of the COVID-19 tests will be awaited by both the Houston Rockets fans and organizations, as it will be expected of James Harden to hit the ground running as soon as possible. Rockets are a contender for the NBA championship, and Harden will play a major role in their attempt to accomplish that.
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