The
Houston Rockets
have traded guard
James Harden
to Brooklyn, the Nets announced on Thursday, after the eight-time All-Star's relationship with the Western Conference team broke down this week.
Harden, the NBA's MVP in 2018, said the Rockets were "just not good enough" this season as they sit second-bottom in the Western Conference with a 3-6 record, prompting the 31-year-old to say the situation could not be fixed.
Harden's arrival at the Nets reunites him with forward
Kevin Durant
his team mate at Oklahoma City Thunder and guard
Kyrie Irving as the franchise looks to form their own All-star trio.
"Adding an All-NBA player such as James to our roster better positions our team to compete against the league's best," Nets general manager
Sean Marks
said in a statement.
"James is one of the most prolific scorers and playmakers in our game, and we are thrilled to bring his special talents to Brooklyn."
The trade deal also involves the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Nets center Jarrett Allen and forward Taurean Prince moving to the Cavaliers while guard Caris LeVert and forward Rodions Kurucs join the Rockets.
U.S. media reported that LeVert is expected to move to the Indiana Pacers in an exchange deal for All-Star Victor Oladipo.
The Nets, sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 7-6 record, also sent three first round draft picks (2022, 2024 and 2026) and four first round pick swaps (2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027) to Houston.
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