On January 26, Beijing time, the US media BR reporter Jake Fisher exposed that harden is still committed to helping the Nets compete for the championship this season, but Harden may leave the Nets this summer, harden intends to explore opportunities to join other teams; Fisher also exposed Harden's dissatisfaction with a series of problems within the Nets - dissatisfaction with Irving's part-time appearance, frustration with Nash's employment and dissatisfaction with Brooklyn.
First, Harden was unhappy with Irving's part-time appearance
Harden has already expressed his dissatisfaction with Irving's part-time status to the Nets and close associates, and Durant's injury has made the situation worse, and Harden can only carry the offensive burden in the Nets' home games.
Due to refusing to be vaccinated, Irving was suspended by the Nets, and eventually the Nets compromised and decided to let Irving play part-time for the team; so far this season, Irving has only played 7 games for the Nets (all away), averaging 23.4 points, 5.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game, and still does not qualify for home games.
Harden joked after the game: I should give Irving a shot.
Second, I was frustrated with Nash's use of people
Harden was disappointed and frustrated by nets coach Nash's fickle lineup rotation, which Nash liked to end the game with a lineup that felt good in the hand, rather than using a fixed set of key-moment lineups.
Due to injuries and other factors, the Nets have used 22 starting lineups this season, some factors are uncontrollable, but Nash's use of people at key moments makes Harden unhappy; this season, Harley has played 37 minutes, averaging 22.7 points, 8 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game, ranking second in the league in playing time.
Third, Harden doesn't like living in Brooklyn.
According to people familiar with the matter, Harden recently told several close friends — including former coaches and teammates — that he was interested in exploring opportunities to join other teams in the summer; Harden didn't like living in Brooklyn compared to being a tycoon in Houston. In addition to climate change, the tax gap between New York and Texas is also very pronounced.
Harden has played eight seasons with the Rockets, and there is no doubt that he is the absolute leader of Houston and the representative of the city; but for the sake of the championship dream, Harden chose to leave the Rockets and join the Nets, but now Harden has the idea of leaving.
In the offseason last year, Harden did not renew his contract with the Nets in advance, and this summer he is eligible to jump out of the contract to become a free agent; there have been previous reports that Harden is open to leaving the Nets, and more reporters have reported that Harden is willing to join Embiid, and Philadelphia is willing to pursue Harden this summer.