We have been hearing reports since the end of 2022 about the Houston Rockets being interested in a James Harden reunion. The 33-year-old guard is widely expected to opt out of his $35.64 million player option this offseason and test the market. In reporting today from Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports, the topic of bringing Harden back to Houston was prevalent in the Rockets’ conversations with head coaching candidates. Houston hired former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka this week for the role. From Fischer:
“The Rockets did make it clear the organization was aiming for an experienced coach for its sideline, one who can hold young players accountable as the Rockets attempt to build from a lottery team into a playoff threat.