Nets' James Harden on Reports of Frustration: 'I'm Frustrated Because I Want to Win'

James Harden addressed reports that he was unhappy with playing for Brooklyn after the Nets loss to the Lakers.

Harden dismissed the reports and said that he didn't know what the reporter was talking about. He said that he was frustrated with the lack of success for the Nets.

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"Of course I'm frustrated because we're not healthy. It's a lot of inconsistency for whatever reason - injuries, COVID, whatever you want to call it...I don't know reports. If you don't hear from me, then it's reports. I'm frustrated because I want to win" - James Harden pic.twitter.com/zBHirZ6eoZ

Harden had a triple-double with 33 points, 12 rebound and 11 assists. Brooklyn was defeated 106-96 by Los Angeles on its home floor.

The Nets lost at the center to 29-18 and 12-12. Brooklyn is now 5-5 in its last 10 games and has fallen to third place in the Eastern Conference.

Harden intends to test free agency this winter, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. According to the report, Harden was not happy with living in Brooklyn and had issues with the lack of continuity.

Harden was frustrated with point guard Kyrie Irving's status as a part-time player, and the recent injury to star forward Kevin Durant has "exacerbated" the issue.

When the Nets host the Denver Nuggets, Harden will face a similar situation. Irving will be available to help alleviate some of the pressure off of him after that. After the All-Star break, it is expected that KD will return.