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?


About The Author
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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