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.

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

Coach Ty Lue stated in his pre-game presser that Harden had been cleared for action, but the team announced shortly after that Lue misspoke, and Harden is actually being considered a game-time call. More clarity on the star guard's status should arrive closer to tipoff.

James Harden has seen several iterations of the Houston Rockets. During his stint as a player on the team, the front office made drastic changes several times.

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.

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

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly not ready to blow it up just yet.

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

James Harden reveals his true feelings on the Rockets' rebuild as we near the five-year anniversary of his trade away from the Rockets in January 2021.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden dropped a no-look dime to forward John Collins against the Memphis Grizzlies.