James Harden Reportedly Chose John Wall Over Russell Westbrook

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The Rockets might be able to convince James Harden to stay.

Some massive news in the NBA broke last night as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN revealed that the Houston Rockets had traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a future first-round pick. This is a trade that had been rumored for quite some time although just about a week ago, the Wizards shot down any such rumors. Needless to say, they were simply doing this as a way to soften some of the speculation that was happening around the league.

So far, fans are split on who really won the trade, although it's clear that James Harden had a lot to do with the move. It was speculated that he too wanted to leave Houston, which left the Rockets wanting to do something big to keep him happy. While speaking on Get Up! Woj even reported that Wall was Harden's preferred teammate over Westbrook.

With this latest information in mind, it's clear that Harden continues to be a driving factor for the Rockets' biggest decisions. At this point, it would appear as though he is willing to give it a shot in Houston although if things don't get off on the right foot, then perhaps Harden will be gone before the season is over.

Stay tuned for all of the latest updates from the NBA world.

James Harden Reportedly Chose John Wall Over Russell Westbrook
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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