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James Harden on Russell Westbrook Joining Rockets: 'I Trust Him; He Trusts Me'

When the Rockets run out with two former MVPs next season, James Harden has faith they will play well together, according to what he told Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

Harden said he is "excited" and knows Russell Westbrook is too, as he gets to start a "new chapter" in his career in his first season in a different uniform.

"We welcome him with open arms. It's going to work," Harden said.

Houston acquired Westbrook for Chris Paul and draft picks earlier this month to pair the former Oklahoma City teammates together once again.