James Harden reportedly "wanted out" of the Houston Rockets after the team hired Stephen Silas, sources told Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY.

The Rockets asked for Harden's input early in the coaching search, and Silas was not among his top choices.

Many around the league believed that the Rockets would hire an experienced coach for the role.

Harden, who has yet to practice with the team during preseason, must record six negative COVID-19 tests before he is allowed to return.