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The Rockets were quick to ship disgruntled star James Harden, whom his teammates criticized following his latest form of “disrespect” to the organization this week. Harden is heading to the Nets in a four-team trade, according to multiple reports.
Trade talks quickly escalated after Harden stepped onto the podium on Tuesday night after the Rockets’ loss to the Lakers and essentially put his request for an exit straight into the microphone.
“I love this city. I literally did everything I could,” said Harden. “I mean, this situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think I can fix. Thank you.”
John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins ​​were not happy with Harden’s approach.
Wall questioned why Harden would leave the team after just nine games, while Cousins ​​went further in his criticism.
“My interest is playing with John Wall, to be brutally honest,” Cousins ​​said. “The disrespect (Harden) started way before. It’s not something that you know suddenly started last night.… It’s completely unfair to the rest of the guys in the locker room.”
As part of the complicated deal, Caris LeVert moves to the Pacers, Jarrett Allen travels to the Cavaliers and Victor Oladipo and an array of draft picks are sent to Houston.
Harden gives the Nets a Big 3 with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Sporting News will keep you up to date with the latest rumors and speculation below.
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Rockets trade James Harden to the Nets
Team (s): Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers
Report: Harden is heading to the Nets in a four-team deal that gives Houston an assortment of future draft picks and Victor Oladipo. The Pacers added Caris LeVert, and the Cavaliers got Jarrett Allen.
Rockets keep James Harden away until trade is over
Team: Houston rockets
Rumor: As the Rockets weigh the offers of the Nets and 76ers, Harden will stay away from the squad. Conversations with Brooklyn and Philadelphia had “momentum taken” even before Harden’s comments, and the process is “moving fast.”
Reported by: Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne
The nets prepare a commercial offer of monsters
Team: brooklyn nets
Rumor: The Nets’ package could feature four future first-round picks and three future picks. Brooklyn may be reluctant to mortgage so many future assets, however.
Reported by: Shams Charania and Sam Amick
Rockets suing 76ers business package
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Rumor: Houston wants 76ers rookie Tyrese Maxey with Ben Simmons, who has always been the center of any Philadelphia package. The 76ers are considered the favorites to acquire Harden from Wednesday afternoon.
Reported by: Marc Stein
Rockets want Matisse Thybulle to trade with the 76ers
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Rumor: Along with Ben Simmons and Tyrese Maxey, the Rockets would also like to see 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle included in the Philadelphia trade package.
Reported by: Chris haynes
76ers trying to keep Tyrese Maxey out of the trade
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Rumor: The 76ers are trying to “round up other assets” to avoid trading Tyrese Maxey to the Rockets. The 20-year-old Kentucky goalie averages 11 points in his first 12 NBA games.
Reported by: Marc Stein
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