Chris Paul & James Harden's Relationship Is Reportedly "Unsalvageable"

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It is believed that Paul wants out of Houston.

When the Houston Rockets lost to a depleted Golden State Warriors squad back in the second round of the playoffs, there were a ton of questions surrounding the team and whether or not they have what it takes to win a title. At the forefront of these conversations were the team's two stars, Chris Paul and James Harden. Reports quickly surfaced that the two had an altercation after the final game of the season and that they aren't on good terms.

Well, a report from Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports seems to corroborate these rumors as he explains how the two have an "unsalvageable" relationship. In the report, it states how Paul has demanded a trade from the Rockets, while Harden gave the team an ultimatum, saying it's "him or me."

Chris Paul & James Harden's Relationship Is Reportedly "Unsalvageable"
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“There’s no respect at all, on either side,” a source told Goodwill. “They need to get away from one another. Chris doesn’t respect James’ standing in the league, and James doesn’t respect the work Chris has put in, to this point.”

Over the next three seasons, Paul will stand to make $38.5 million, $41.3 million, and $44.2 million which makes his contract hard to digest for potential suitors. Either way, there are some rough days ahead as they look to completely revamp their roster this season.

If Paul were to be traded, where would you like to see him play?


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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