//NBA Rumors: James Harden, Russell Westbrook Concerned About Rockets’ Future

NBA Rumors: James Harden, Russell Westbrook Concerned About Rockets’ Future

Stay up to date with all the latest NBA news and rumors ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft on Nov. 18.

The Rockets have reached the playoffs in eight straight years in the James Harden era, but Houston isn’t exactly a pillar of stability as we approach 2020–21.

Former head coach Mike D’Antoni left the organization on Sept. 13 after a second-round playoff exit. A month later, general manager Daryl Morey stepped down from his role. And there could be additional moves in the coming months regarding Houston’s personnel.

Harden and fellow MVP Russell Westbrook have ”expressed concern about the direction of the franchise,” per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon

No trade of either star is imminent, but there appears to be significant pressure on the franchise in the first year of the Stephen Silas era. If the Rockets stumble out of the gate in 2020–21, personnel changes could be on the table sooner