James Harden

• Harden makes Lin a factor for Rockets

  The James Harden trade sent shock waves throughout the Western Conference. Oklahoma City's title chances took a hit, the NBA's new luxury-tax stipulations came clearly into focus, and a number of individuals found their season outlook radically changed.

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• Oklahoma City Thunder: Alternative James Harden Trades

  After a drawn-out negotiation in an attempt to keep reigning Sixth Man of the Year James Harden, the Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately could not find a way to keep their budding star.

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• Rockets Notebook: James Harden reaches new heights

  On Wednesday night, Houston Rockets guard James Harden outscored Kobe Bryant and had as many assists as Chris Paul. So it should come as no surprise that opposing players are making comments about Harden that are usually reserved for Bryant and ...

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• Harvey: Harden's beard only part of intriguing story

  This one came from James Harden's Beard. I immediately followed back. Even in 140 characters or less, I learned more than I needed to know from his - its?

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• James Harden dazzles in Rockets debut

  There was no shortage of big storylines in the NBA on Wednesday night, but James Harden's performance for the Rockets in their win over the Pistons was the biggest.

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• Jeremy Lin and James Harden are the NBA's best backcourt. Do not argue.

  James Harden fluffed his beard, the shorthand symbol of his identity, as he prepared to speak to a collection of media that reached legitimate throng status.

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• Jeremy Lin, James Harden Stellar Again in Victory over Hawks

  Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden gave a convincing display Friday night that his performance in the opening game of the season was no fluke.

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• NBA Wrap: Harden drops 45 in Rockets' win

  ATLANTA -- The Houston Rockets are winning with James Harden performing like the team's new franchise player. The Atlanta Hawks struggled in the start of their new era without their longtime franchise player.

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• NBA scores: Lakers drop to 0-3, Knicks smoke Heat, James Harden pops off ...

  So, uh, James Harden dropped 45 in his second game as a Rocket, following up on that 37-point opener. Jeremy Lin added 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Omer Asik didn't score (0-7 from the floor) but had 19 rebounds.

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• With James Harden off the table, where should the Phoenix Suns turn next?

  It has been widely thought that the Phoenix Suns would make a major play this offseason for James Harden considering his star power, ties to the Valley and his potential fit as a go-to scorer.

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• James Harden and Jeremy Lin's Instant Chemistry Puts Rockets on Playoff Path

  Harden scored 37 points in a road win against the Detroit Pistons and followed it up with 45 points, also on the road, in another win against the Atlanta Hawks.

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• James Harden sets career high with 45 points as Rockets move to 2-0, beat ...

  ATLANTA - The Houston Rockets are winning with James Harden performing like the team's new franchise player. The Atlanta Hawks struggled in the start of their new era without their longtime franchise player.

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• James Harden and Jeremy Lin's Long-Term Deals Solidify Houston Rockets ...

  One early-season game against the Detroit Pistons is, well, one early-season game against the Detroit Pistons, but page one of the James Harden-Jeremy Lin Story was a soaring success for the Houston Rockets. Harden's exploits in his $80 million debut ...

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• Michael Jordan Whiffing on James Harden Proves He's Losing His NBA Clout Fast

  Jordan whiffing on James Harden shows that he's losing that respect, as well as his NBA clout, fast. All NBA teams would be interested in having Harden on their roster, but not all teams had the flexibility to sign him.

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• James Harden Stays Hot With 45 Points in Win Against Hawks

  James Harden continues his hot streak as a Houston Rocket by dropping a career-high 45 points in a 109-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks Friday night.

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• James Harden: Rockets' Star Proves Huge Debut Was No Fluke in Win vs. Hawks

  James Harden followed his incredible Houston Rockets debut by dropping a career-high 45 points in a 109-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Friday night.

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• NBA: Jeremy Lin, James Harden help Houston Rockets win

  Jeremy Lin had 12 points and eight assists in his Houston Rockets debut, but the spotlight was on new teammate James Harden. Harden had 37 points and 12 assists in a stirring debut for the Rockets, who defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-96 Wednesday in ...

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• James Harden Did Something That Hasn't Been Done Since Michael Jordan

  Two days after scoring 37 points in his debut with the Rockets, James Harden added 45 in Houston's win over the Atlanta Hawks.

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• OKC Thunder: Why Trading Away James Harden Will Severely Hurt Their Offense

  After the 2012 NBA Finals, many questions were thrown around about Harden's mysterious disappearance in the finals. As a player that had been so consistent throughout the season, we were more than shocked to find James Harden simply not perform.

  bleacherreport.com

• James Harden signs five-year, $80 million extension with Rockets

  If James Harden was at all sad about being traded from the Thunder, where he had close relationships with his teammates, I'm sure he's feeling a little bit better now.

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