James Harden won't address reports he wants out of Houston Rockets

Given the chance to address months of speculation that he wants to be traded from the Houston Rockets, James Harden sidestepped questions more deftly than he shakes defenders with his signature step-back.

The disgruntled superstar spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since reporting late to camp amid reports that he wants out of Houston. Harden, who made his preseason debut Tuesday night, was asked directly if he wants to be traded.

"Right now, I'm just focused on being here," he said. "Today was good. Yesterday it felt really good being out there for the first time since the bubble."

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