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Furthermore, the Rockets also have pick swaps with the Nets in 2021, 2023, 20, giving them significant draft control to rebuild the team in the post-Harden era.
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The Rockets will receive four first-round draft picks from the Nets in 2022, 20, with another 2022 first-round pick coming from the Milwaukee Bucks via Cleveland. The main highlight of the deal is the amount of draft the Rockets are going to boast over the next few seasons. Dante Exum and Rodions Kurucs are likely to be used as rotation options by coach Stephen Silas but were mainly included as contract and roster fillers.Īll four first-round picks and all four first-round pick swaps to the Rockets are unprotected, sources tell While the Victor Oladipo injury issues are well documented, the ex-Indian Pacers star is a real talent on both ends of the pitch and is in his contract year. The Rockets also have Victor Oladipo in their ranks now and the 28-year-old could prove to be a real coup considering the flexibility he provides. Trading James Harden was inevitable for the Rockets, and the Houston front office have taken a gamble by acquiring a significant amount of draft capital over the next few years.
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Shams Charania JanuVictor Oladipo trade: Rockets acquire Oladipo, Exum, Kurucs, 4 first-round picks and 4 swaps Rockets: Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, 3 BKN first-rounders (22, 24, 26), 1 MIL first (22, unprotected), 4 BKN 1st round swaps (21, 23, 25, 27) Harden had hinted previously that he does 'not' want to be the centrepiece of the jigsaw, and the Nets might provide him with the perfect opportunity to flourish and win his first-ever NBA championship.Īlso Read: Kevin Durant Supports Kyrie Irving's 'personal Leave', Claims Nets Back Him 100% On the downside though, Brooklyn traded Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, and while Harden comes in for the former, the latter's defensive reliance will be missed.
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How the trio fit together and play to each other's strengths will always be a question til coach Steve Nash blends their talents in, but there is no doubt in the sheer amount of quality that Nets now represent. The Nets now have an all-action offence, with Harden pairing up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, in what could be one one of the most exciting trios in basketball in recent times. James Harden had mentioned Nets as his first priority while requesting a trade from the Rockets and after weeks of disgruntlement, the 31-year-old had his wish granted. Here's the breakdown of one of the biggest deals in recent NBA history, and the James Harden trade details:Īlso Read: LeBron James Scores 26 Points, Lakers Roll Past Thunder Nets trade details: Harden moves to Brooklyn, along with 2024 second-round pick The 31-year-old was eyeing a reunion with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant and his wish was granted after an epic four-team trade on Wednesday (Thursday IST). The Beard has been on the cusp of an exit since demanding a trade from the Houston Rockets, as he aims for an NBA championship title before calling time on his career. The James Harden era is finally over in Houston.