Harden and his approach to this season with coming in an easy 20 pounds over his listed 220 is why he isn't built to be the franchise guy on a title winning team. He can lead you to 50 wins and the playoffs but he shrinks in the moment and has time and time again. Usually when a player is out of shape you can't really tell but Harden clearly has a gut right now and why would anyone want to trade for a player who should be keeping himself in tip top shape considering his status and tier as a player. Even if the Rockets decide to trade him i would him to the team with best assets for them. fukk what he wants after they way he has carried it with the franchise and this team in general since HE is a huge reason why they haven't won a ring as of now.