Beijing time on January 26, today the Nets at home to usher in the Los Angeles Lakers challenge, in the case of Durant injury, Irving was banned, Harden even if cut a triple-double is the data, but also did not have the opportunity to lead the team to win, and finally lost to the Lakers 96:106. Before the game, Harden was exposed by reporters that he did not like to stay with the Nets and was expected to leave the team this summer.
When Wade was commenting on the game, he supported Harden's departure, and Westbrook said: "Harden now has a sense of urgency, Durant has two championships, Irving also has one, and Harden has not yet reached the Finals, his age has been growing, can't waste it all the time, we all know this." ”
"So it's perfectly normal for Harden to have the idea of leaving the team, and it's confusing for people to be surprised by that, and Harden can do that this summer. Although we don't know what's going on in the Nets locker room right now, Harden has done his job with this team. He has the right to test the free market this summer. Wade continued.
According to reporters' reports, Harden's departure from the team has three main aspects, first of all, dissatisfaction with Irving has been playing as a part-time player; secondly, dissatisfaction with the rotation of head coach Nash, there is no fixed lineup at key moments; and finally, for the climate and state taxes in New York at that time, Harden has the idea of leaving the team.
After today's game, Harden also talked about the relevant reports of his desire to leave the team, Harden said: "I don't know what the report, I am very frustrated, that is because the team is experiencing various troubles, such as the epidemic, injuries, etc., is depressed because I want to lead the team to win, I want to see the team win, it is as simple as that." ”
Harden has averaged 23 points, 8.1 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game this season, and this summer he has the right to jump out of contract to become a free agent, and once the Nets must be poor in the playoffs this season, then Harden's departure is very promising. Harden's first choice is the Philadelphia 76ers, who not only have close ties with many of the team's executives, but also believe that working with Embiid can be successful.