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‘James Harden calling Cap’: Rockets star finally responds to Nets’ trade rumors with cryptic Instagram post

Samir Mehdi
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James Harden calling Cap': Rockets star finally responds to Nets' trade rumors with cryptic Instagram post

James Harden posts a video on Instagram amidst rumors of him leaving the Rockets to team up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

The 2020 NBA offseason is well underway as trade for stars around the league are being speculated every couple of hours. James Harden is no exception as he leads the pack in the number of trade scenarios a superstar has been placed in.

About 48 hours ago, it was reported that James Harden had requested a trade away from the Rockets. Following this, the Houston Chronicle reported, Harden would like to join the Brooklyn Nets.

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With all the hubbub surrounding Harden’s potential destination, whether it be the Nets or possibly the Sixers, Harden has not spoken up about this. That is, until this morning.

James Harden posts a video on Instagram, possibly addressing the trade rumors

The Beard deactivated his Instagram account for quite a few months. He recently made his return to the social media app. Just a couple weeks into his return to Instagram, Harden posts a cryptic video on his feed.

The video is simply him taking the cap off of a water bottle and placing it onto a table.

‘Cap’, is a term usually used when there is a form of lying or over exaggeration involved. This could mean that the 2018 MVP is describing the trade rumors surrounding him, as cap.

His partner in the backcourt, Russell Westbrook did a similar thing on Instagram a couple days ago. He commented under Stephen A. Smith’s post regarding Russ’s departure from Houston, saying it wasn’t true.

Also read: ‘James Harden wants to play with Kevin Durant’: Why Rockets star is contemplating blockbuster Nets trade

James Harden rejects a 2 year/$103 million deal from the Rockets.

The Houston Rockets, in a bid to keep their franchise player, offered up the largest per year salary in the history of the league. If he had accepted, Harden would’ve made $50 million in one year.

However, reports say James rejected this deal from Houston a couple hours back.

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Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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