James Harden says Rockets ‘just not good enough,’ doesn’t know if situation ‘can be fixed’

The relationship between James Harden and the Houston Rockets seems unsalvageable. 

The former NBA MVP concluded his press conference Tuesday night following the Rockets' 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers with a searing indictment of the team.

"We're just not good enough," Harden said. "Chemistry, talent-wise, just everything, and it was clear these last few games."

The Rockets are 3-6 on the season, second-to-last in the Western Conference and coming off two straight losses to the defending champion Lakers. 

Harden's desires for a trade out of Houston were made clear in the lead-up to the season, and he seemed to imply Tuesday night with his closing remarks that he still desires to be traded. 

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker, guard James Harden and coach Stephen Silas look to the video board during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo: Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports)

"I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can," Harden said.

"This situation is crazy. It's something that I don't think can be fixed." 

Harden, 31, is in one of the biggest scoring funks of his career. He's been held to 20 points or less for four straight games, a streak he hasn't experienced since 2011-12, his final year with the Oklahoma City Thunder before he was traded to the Rockets. 

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