James Harden trade: Thunder deal star SG for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, picks
With one year remaining on James Harden's contract, the Oklahoma City have opted to trade him while his value is at its peak, rather than negotiating a deal or paying the luxury tax. He'll head to Houston for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and picks.
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The Houston Rockets came out with a statement from team owner Leslie Alexander shortly after trading for James Harden on Saturday night. It's clear even in the careful, prepared statement to the press that the team was very excited and happy to make the deal, as they should be given Harden's impact on a game.
"We are very excited with tonight's trade," said Alexander. "While I never like having to send out quality players like Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, this trade gives us a chance to make an immediate impact on the future of our franchise moving forward. James Harden was part of Team USA's gold medal team at the London Olympics and is one of the most skilled shooting guards in the NBA. James, along with the mix of young players we already have in place such as Jeremy Lin, Chandler Parsons and Omer Asik give us a very solid group of young, talented players who will form the core of our team."
Daryl Morey, the team's general manager, also was excited in his remarks.
Daryl Morey: "James is the foundational, franchise type player we have been seeking the past few seasons."
Perhaps the greatest basketball player in the NBA lost one of his top teammates on Saturday night with the announcement that the Thunder had traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets.
The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked everyone around the NBA on Saturday night with the announcement that they had traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets.
Who really ended up winning and losing in the trade that send Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden to the Houston Rockets for Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb.
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden in the middle of the Oklahoma versus Notre Dame contest. Who are these sick freaks that would announce a trade during such a time?
With one year remaining on James Harden's contract, the Oklahoma City have opted to trade him while his value is at its peak, rather than negotiating a deal or paying the luxury tax. He'll head to Houston for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and picks.
