Houston Rockets Reportedly Complete Major Trade Sending James Harden to Brooklyn Nets

Posted on January 14, 2021

Image Source: Houston Rockets @ Instagram

The era of James Harden in Houston has officially come to an end.

After Harden voiced his belief that the team was not up to par for competition and could not be fixed following a second consecutive loss against the Lakers, the Rockets made the decision to keep him away from practice as they worked on options to trade him.

In a swift move, a massive deal was struck between the Rockets and the Nets.

Breaking: Brooklyn is acquiring Houston’s James Harden in a blockbuster deal, sources tell @wojespn and @ramonashelburne. pic.twitter.com/HcSd6iA3tk
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2021

The Nets are trading for All-NBA star James Harden and sending four first-round picks and four draft swaps to the Rockets, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen are being moved — could be another team or two involved.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 13, 2021

FULL TRADE DETAILS:
Brooklyn – James Harden
Houston – Caris LeVert, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurcus, 4 1st Round Picks, 4 Pick Swaps
Cleveland – Jarret Allen, Taurean Prince
WOW. ???
(via @wojespn)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 13, 2021

Amidst the frenzy, the Rockets also arranged for LeVert to be sent to Indiana in exchange for Victor Oladipo.

The Indiana Pacers are moving Victor Oladipo to the Rockets for package around Caris LeVert, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 13, 2021