In recent weeks, rumors have swirled around the Houston Rockets’ James Harden’s purported demands for a trade, with the Portland Trail Blazers amongst those teams Harden reportedly wishes to join, and any such deal would require the dismantling of the Blazers’ lauded backcourt, separating CJ McCollum from Damian Lillard. After McCollum’s lights-out performance against Harden and the Rockets, with 44 points, eight assists, and a game-ending dagger, it seemed natural that the rumors would take front stage in media availability after the team’s overtime win. In addressing them, Jason Quick of the Athletic reports that McCollum took the questions in stride.
McCollum, Lillard Lean On Bond In Spite Of James Harden
