Why did the OKC Thunder Trade James Harden?

They had already locked down both Durant and Westbrook to max contracts. Due to this, they were left with two options, sign either Ibaka or Harden, or pay a huge luxury tax. The Thunder didn’t want to pay it. This had a lot to do with the new penalties launched in the NBA for exceeding luxury tax.

Who Did OKC get in the James Harden trade?

Nearly a decade ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded away James Harden, a future MVP in only his third season, for Kevin Martin, rookie Jeremy Lamb, two future first-round picks (Steven Adams and Mitch McGary), and a future second-round pick (Alex Abrines).

Did OKC have to trade Harden?

Prior to the 2012 NBA season, then Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard James Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets. In return for Harden’s services, Houston sent shooting guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, as well as two first-round picks and a second-rounder. Both Martin and Lamb are no longer with the Thunder.

What did they trade James Harden for?

In the trade, the Nets send center Jarrett Allen and forward Taurean Prince to Cleveland, and guard Caris LeVert and forward Rodions Kurucs, as well as three first round draft picks (2022, 2024 and 2026) and four first round pick swaps (2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027) to Houston.

When did James Harden play for the Thunder?

2021Brooklyn Nets
2012Houston Rockets, United States national basketball teamJuly 11, 2009Oklahoma City Thunder
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Did James Harden force a trade?

Nets guard James Harden essentially forced his trade from the Rockets. Before training camps started around the NBA, ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that the Houston Rockets were “willing to get uncomfortable” when it came to carrying disgruntled guard James Harden on their roster into the season.

When did James Harden get traded?

On January 14, 2021, Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a four-team deal which involved the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, sending Rodions Kurucs, Dante Exum, Victor Oladipo, four first-round draft picks and four first-round pick swaps to the Rockets.

Did the Thunder blew a 3 1 lead?

In one of the most memorable Western Conference Finals in recent memory, Oklahoma City gained the upper hand on May 22, 2016.

When did James Harden leave Thunder?

James Harden

No. 13 – Brooklyn Nets
Playing career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2012	Oklahoma City Thunder
2012–2021	Houston Rockets