“If You’re The Rockets You Have To Trade James Harden For At Least The Anthony Davis Haul,” Says Nick Wright – Fadeaway World

(via Bleacher Report)

Regardless of all of the pre-season drama, the Houston Rockets have carried out admirably to start out the 2021 marketing campaign, going 2-2 of their first 4 video games.

All of the whereas, their star (who requested a commerce weeks in the past) is continuous to point out why he’s among the many NBA’s greatest gamers. Thus far, he’s averaging 37 factors, 11 assists, and 5.3 rebounds on 52.5% taking pictures.

For Nick Wright, that efficiency is the proper reminder of Harden’s worth — which is seemingly close to what the Lakers gave up for Anthony Davis.

“James Harden had 33-6-8 final night time & it was his worst sport of the 12 months. He’s too good. He’s a strolling playoff berth. … In case you’re the Rockets you need to commerce him for a minimum of the Anthony Davis haul.” — @getnickwright pic.twitter.com/pwX4s8za5F

— First Issues First (@FTFonFS1) January 1, 2021

The Lakers have been capable of get AD again in the summertime of 2019 for a reasonably sizeable haul of younger gamers that included Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, Lonzo Ball, and three first-round picks.

At the same time as questions come up about Harden’s impression on tradition and group chemistry, his efficiency proper now could be little doubt elevating his inventory and worth as a participant. However will it’s sufficient to persuade groups to commerce for him? Will it’s sufficient for them to show over a suggestion the Rockets are on the lookout for?

That a lot stays to be seen.