However, Perkins thinks that potential all went to waste after Harden lost focus in the 2012 NBA Finals, when the former admitted that The Beard had been distracted by strip clubs. "Russ and KD came to play.

With December 15 now in the rear-view mirror, most players in the NBA have been made available to trade, meaning front offices around the league have the opportunity to reach out to one another to make a deal.

Harden practiced Sunday with a sleeve on his left leg, a day after the Clippers had a film session and canceled a practice due to injuries.

If James Harden becomes available before February’s trade deadline, multiple front offices are expected to closely monitor his situation.

The Los Angeles Clippers could be close to making a James Harden trade, and one team stands out above the rest who could use his skillset now.

The Toronto Raptors could be looking for ways to improve their team as the trade season has begun. Another team that could be looking to get rid of players is

James Harden enters the NBA’s all-time top 10 scorers and shares a heartfelt message for LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant (No. 8) and James Harden (No. 10) paved unique paths to land among the NBA's Top 10 all-time scorers.

Westbrook made his stance perfectly clear before a 2017 first-round playoff clash with his longtime friend and former teammate James Harden. Asked whether their bond might soften the edges of a ruthless series, he — in typical Russ fashion — cut through the noise with one cold, matter-of-fact line.