James Harden trade details: All-Star signs for Nets, Oladipo-LeVert swapped in epic trade

James Harden era is finally over in Houston. Beard has been on cusp of an exit since demanding a trade from Houston Rockets, as he aims for an NBA championship title before calling time on his career. 31-year-old was eyeing a reunion with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant and his wish was granted after an epic four-team trade on Wednesday (Thursday IST). Here's breakdown of one of biggest deals in recent NBA history, and James Harden trade details: 

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Nets trade details: Harden moves to Brooklyn, along with 2024 second-round pick

James Harden had mentioned Nets as his first priority while requesting a trade from Rockets and after weeks of disgruntlement, 31-year-old had his wish granted. Nets w have an all-action offence, with Harden pairing up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, in what could be one one of most exciting trios in basketball in recent times. How trio fit toger and play to each or's strengths will always be a question til coach Steve Nash blends ir talents in, but re is doubt in sheer amount of quality that Nets w represent.

On downside though, Brooklyn traded Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, and while Harden comes in for former, latter's defensive reliance will be missed. Harden had hinted previously that he does 't' want to be centrepiece of jigsaw, and Nets might provide him with perfect opportunity to flourish and win his first-ever NBA championship. 

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Victor Oladipo trade: Rockets acquire Oladipo, Exum, Kurucs, 4 first-round picks and 4 swaps 

Trading James Harden was inevitable for Rockets, and Houston front office have taken a gamble by acquiring a significant amount of draft capital over next few years. Rockets also have Victor Oladipo in ir ranks w and 28-year-old could prove to be a real coup considering flexibility he provides. While Victor Oladipo injury issues are well documented, ex-Indian Pacers star is a real talent on both ends of pitch and is in his contract year. Dante Exum and Rodions Kurucs are likely to be used as rotation options by coach Stephen Silas but were mainly included as contract and roster fillers.

main highlight of deal is amount of draft Rockets are going to boast over next few seasons. Rockets will receive four first-round draft picks from Nets in 2022, 2024 and 2026, with ar 2022 first-round pick coming from Milwaukee Bucks via Cleveland. Furrmore, Rockets also have pick swaps with Nets in 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027, giving m significant draft control to rebuild team in post-Harden era. While it certainly represents a huge risk, Rockets GM Rafael Stone will believe it was a gamble worth taking after events since his arrival at Toyota centre. 

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Caris LeVert trade: Pacers sign LeVert, and second-round pick

Victor Oladipo and Indian Pacers always seemed a mismatch especially given his recent injury issues and Pacers have done really well to roll dice on him. While acquiring Caris LeVert won't turn heads, 26-year-old has proved to be a reliable scorer for Nets in recent times, especially during week where both Durant and Irving were out of action. LeVert's consistency is always in question, but re is a growing belief that former Nets man will combine well likes of Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner, Malcolm Brogdon and TJ Warren when he returns from injury. 26-year-old also is a cost-effective option and is signed on until 2023 for approximately $18 million every season, and Oladipo was likely to demand much higher than that. 

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James Harden trade details: Cavaliers sign Jarret Allen, Taurean Prince

Cavaliers' Koby Altman might just pat himself on back after he nailed in what could be a sensational piece of business in years to come. Cleveland boasts of an exciting and talented backcourt in likes of Colin Sexton and Darius Garland, and with arrival of Jarret Allen, Cavs have ir big man of future. 22-year-old has been an excellent presence on both ends of court for Brooklyn and has a presence in defence which Nets will severely miss.

Allen is an all-action player, and has flirted with idea of shooting 3-pointers in recent times and could cover any area on court seamlessly. 22-year-old's arrival could also mean end of road for Andre Drummond, and Cavs could trade him before deadline. 

(Im Courtesy: nba.com)