NBA/Rockets If Harden Fails To Return To The Nest To Welcome Back Paul Is Plan B?

The recent rumors of James Harden's phoenix nest in Houston are rife, and some American media believe that if the Sun intends to trade Paul (Chris Paul), it will be a plan B for the rockets to lose Harden.

Since Harden was traded to the Nets, the Rockets have started to rebuild. In recent years, even though the team has accumulated young potential such as Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr., the team's record has not improved, and it has repeatedly ranked in the bottom division of the Western Conference, and head coach Stephen Silas has stepped down. Former Green Shirt boss Ime Udoka has been confirmed as his successor.

According to The Athletic reporter Kelly Iko, in order to shake off the losing culture and get back on track, the Rockets are eager to find players with leadership and experience, and prioritize senior guards. "Even if the plan to bring Harden back fails, the team will still consider Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Donte DiVincenzo, and even Paul, who once wore a Rockets uniform, as candidates."

According to Bleacher Report writer Joseph Zucker, Paul is the best mentor for the Rockets' young stars. "At 38 years old, Paul is a wise veteran. He has helped the Thunder's potential rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is now the team's leader, grow beyond expectations, and even fought the Harden Rockets to a tiebreak in the playoffs."

However, even if Paul is a good choice for the Rockets, he is currently engaged and committed to the first championship of his career, it is difficult to imagine that he will lead the rebuilding team again, and it is rumored that the Sun still intends to exercise the option to stay, and the Rockets want to welcome back the veteran may have difficulty.