James Harden is ready to force his way out of Houston, after declining a $50M contract extension offered by the Rockets, per Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 2017 MVP has made clear to the Texas’ franchise that he wants to join the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets had signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving the past offseason.
Harden declined the possibility of becoming the first 50 million player in the history of the NBA. According to ESPN, the Nets and the Rockets did not have any meaningful dialogue until no over a potential Harden deal.
Houston and Brooklyn have been in contact, but so far have engaged in no meaningful dialogue, sources said. The Rockets want a massive return of assets for Harden, and are willing to be patient to find that in the marketplace.
Harden has a remaining three years, $133 million on his current deal with the Rockets. Russell Westbrook has also asked out of Houston.
