Did James Harden Miss the Rockets First Practice Because He Was Partying in Vegas?

It appears so...

Officially James Harden missed the Rockets first practice on Sunday due to COVID-19 protocols.  The NBA is requiring players to quarantine in the days leading up to training camp.

Unofficially Harden spent the weekend partying with rapper Lil Baby.  The Rockets star, who has reportedly asked to be traded, posted pictures of himself celebrating Lil Baby's birthday.

 

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Video of Harden partying at the Blume Restaurant in Las Vegas on Saturday night with rapper Lil Baby surfaced this weekend as well.

It appears James Harden was partying at the Blume Restaurant in Las Vegas last night with rapper Lil Baby and others.

The Rockets reportedly expect Harden to attend Sunday’s group workouts for training camp.

I have added a thread of video evidence below.

(PC: lildann_1 on IG) pic.twitter.com/Wyj6KOP4tB

— Alec Sturm (@alec_sturm) December 6, 2020

(PC: ced_1m on IG) pic.twitter.com/Y2BtH9Cchd

— Alec Sturm (@alec_sturm) December 6, 2020

After further research, this is clearly the “Blume Restaurant” in Las Vegas.

(PC: ced_1m on IG) pic.twitter.com/Jf58ZEGa7a

— Alec Sturm (@alec_sturm) December 6, 2020

(PC: lilbaby_1 on IG) pic.twitter.com/1vUBASSIxd

— Alec Sturm (@alec_sturm) December 6, 2020

Nothing to see here.  According to reports, Harden is expected to report to camp soon.  He just had to prove to everyone who runs shit in Houston first.

This is why the Rockets get bounced in the playoffs every year.  This dude is the reason they can't have nice things.