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Harden walks off presser amid ‘crazy situation,’ Wall responds

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Harden walks off presser amid ‘crazy situation,’ Wall responds

UNHAPPY. James Harden lets off steam after the Rockets’ blowout loss to the Lakers.

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‘I think it's been a little rocky, can't lie about that,’ John Wall says of his partnership with James Harden

As is common knowledge by now, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is not a happy camper as of the moment.

Those frustrations apparently have boiled over following a 117-100 thrashing by the mighty Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, January 13, Manila time, and caused Harden to stir up more speculations regarding his rocky Rockets run.

“I love this city. I’ve literally done everything I can. This situation is crazy. I don’t think it can be fixed. Thanks,” a dejected Harden told reporters before walking off the postgame presser.

Newly-acquired point guard John Wall, who came from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Russell Westbrook, was having none of Harden’s behavior, and he let everyone know about it.

“I think it’s been a little rocky, can’t lie about that,” he said regarding his partnership with Harden. “I don’t think it’s been the best it could be, to be honest.”

“If we can all get on the same page, we can be something good here,” he continued. “We can’t dwell down on it because it’s only been 9 games. Come on, man. You’re going to jump off the cliff [after] 9 games? There’s a lot of basketball still to be played.”

Indeed, the Rockets have shown some remaining promise despite their 3-6 record for 14th place in the Western Conference.

Aside from Wall’s continuing resurgence after a two-year absence due to a torn Achilles tendon, former undrafted big man Christian Wood has made the most of his new opportunity with averages of 23.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks.

However, Harden has been hell-bent on getting traded even before the new season tipped off, and has named a handful of preferred destinations like the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Brooklyn Nets.

However, no team has yet made an offer enticing enough for the Rockets’ front office, which has led to this turbulent start for all parties concerned.

Harden last hit the off-court headlines after going on a maskless strip club spree in the off-season, leading to a $50,000 fine and a mandated self-isolation period. – Rappler.com

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