Blake Griffin admits to ‘very high’ concern levels amid James Harden exit rumors from the Nets


Blake Griffin admits to ‘very high’ concern levels amid James Harden exit rumors from the Nets

Blake griffin

Blake Griffin is the biggest role player for the Nets currently, as his importance increases when the big three are not available to play in the league games. Recently the Nets are suffering more losses due to the absence of the star players and the team record is getting worse day by day.

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When former all-star was asked about the concern level on the Nets’ current situation after their straight eighth loss, while replying to the question he seemed worried and said, “very high.” In this season, even the most terrible teams are not having the losing streak more than seven games but the Nets have already crossed it which clearly justifies Griffin’s concern.

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The Nets squad struggle with injuries which have concerned Blake Griffin

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Blake Griffin
Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Blake Griffin

At the start of the season, the Nets were fully star-studded and after their previous season performance, they were assumed as the primary contender for the championship. With Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden it might have become difficult for the other to even compete against them.

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But after the season started the scenario completely changed as Irving refused to take vaccine due to which he was not allowed to play in NBA but later the franchise called him back and allowed him to play only in the road game although the Nets managed the absence that time later the team begins facing players injuries issue which has hit them really hard.

Kevin Durant is struggling due to a sprained MCL and James Harden is facing difficulty while playing with sore hamstrings, this has increased the concern for the Nets as the season is already half over.

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Is James Harden getting traded to the Sixers?

James Harden
James Harden

After James Harden refused to sign the extension contract with the Nets, speculation of him leaving the Nets increased, and a potential deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in the Ben Simmons sweepstakes. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving said that Harden is “very committed” after his conversations with him, he also added, “But who knows what’s going to happen?”

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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Harden has talked to Kevin Durant and the Nets fronts office that he wants to “be there,” because the franchise wants him in the same jersey even after the trade deadline and said, “there’s a real good chance that’s the case.”

The Nets have to improve their lineup or else the other teams will not take much time to overtake in the conference table as they already slide down to the seventh position

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