Published 11:48 IST, January 14th 2021
NBA fraternity SHOCKED on Twitter after James Harden's blockbuster trade to Brooklyn Nets
NBA stars were stunned after James Harden's reported trade to Brooklyn Nets with the likes of Andre Drummond and Damian Lillard all reacting to the news online.
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NBA world was sent into a frenzy with reports suggesting that disgruntled Rockets star James Harden was on his way to Brooklyn. ' Beard' has been long wanting out of Houston and after a controversial press conference on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning IST), it always seemed a matter of when 31-year-old will walk out of Toyota Center. As it turns out, Harden will w reunite with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant, adding furr quality to Nets roster, which also has Kyrie Irving.
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James Harden trade details: NBA stars react to Harden to Nets
NBA world was in shock when news of James Harden trade broke out on internet. blockbuster trade involved four teams, seven players, four first-round draft picks and four pick swaps in what is reportedly one of biggest deals in NBA history. deal makes Nets an instant title contender in Eastern Conference, and if Steve Nash can man three All-Stars to focus on collective, Lakers might have a harder time defending ir NBA championship.
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deal had many facets and many felt overwhelming for neutral, but shock could be most appropriate word for reaction by NBA players. Utah Jazz star Dovan Mitchell and Dallas Mavericks' Jalen Brunson summed it up in just one word as y came to grips with news. Ors had a more expanded reaction, including Cleveland Cavaliers' big men Larry Nance Jr., Andre Drummond and Kevin Love who will be joined in a suddenly crowded Cavs frontcourt by Jarrett Allen.
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Meanwhile, Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie and Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum reminded ir followers that it was never safe to sleep when it comes to NBA trade season. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard believes that Nets roster has some serious quality, while he backed Caris LeVert to take off after his trade to Indiana Pacers. Or players like Atlanta star Trae Young, Magic's Mo Bamba and Spurs' Rudy Gay had ir own reactions to blockbuster deal.
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Harden to Nets: Full James Harden trade details
- Houston Rockets receive Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, four first-round picks (2022 x 2,2024, 2026), four picks swaps (2021, 2023, 2025, 2027)
- Brooklyn Nets receive James Harden and a second-round draft pick in 2024
- Indiana Pacers get Caris LeVert, a second-round pick
- Cleveland Cavaliers sign Taurean Prince, Jarret Allen
(Im Courtesy: Rockets Twitter)
11:48 IST, January 14th 2021