At least four draft picks and additional pick swaps are also part of the deal, the person said. It was struck less than 24 hours after Harden seemed to deliver a farewell address of sorts following the Rockets’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and just before Irving was set to miss a fifth straight game during a personal absence from the Nets. Harden won each of the last three scoring titles by notable margins — 2.3 points over Anthony Davis in 2017-18, 8.1 points over Paul George in 2018-19 and 3.8 points over Bradley Beal last season. "We felt it was best for James and best for the group for him not to come to practice," first-year coach Stephen Silas said. HOUSTON — James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio of the some of the NBA‘s highest scorers. “Our group’s done a really good job being unselfish this year and trying to move the ball and work together so I’ve been proud of that.”. Other key players: Victor Oladipo goes from Indiana to Houston, and Caris LeVert goes from Brooklyn to Indiana, the person said. Official release January 14, 2021 2:09 PM According to reports, the Houston Rockets have traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Vivek Jacob catches up with Coach Tony McIntyre, and player Shemar Rathan-Mayes about the OrangEville prep affect on Canadian basketball. The Brooklyn Nets have acquired three-time scoring champion James Harden from the Houston Rockets, a deal that reunites him with Kevin Durant and gives him the move that he has sought for weeks. It was struck less than 24 hours after Harden seemed to deliver a farewell address of sorts following the Rockets' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and just before Irving was set to miss a fifth straight game during a personal absence from the Nets. Steve Nash has his hands full with the Brooklyn Nets. Richard Dawkins loses 'Humanist of the Year' award after comparing trans people to Rachel Dolezal. At least four draft picks and additional pick swaps are also part of the deal. The Nets are loading up for a title run with three of the highest-paid players in the league. In the meantime, the Nets were short-handed for their game against the New York Knicks, where coach Steve Nash declined to discuss Harden but did confirm that the players the Nets were trading were not in the building. Silas called the drama surrounding Harden an "all-around messed up situation.". The series follows Orangeville Prep, an elite Canadian basketball academy that produces star talent. The Nets have acquired six-time All-NBA First Team guard James Harden from the Houston Rockets as part of a three-team trade. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. "It's an amazing move for Brooklyn. Harden, who has cycled through Chris … KOC, Tjarks, and Kyle discuss the Nets acquiring James Harden, how much Brooklyn gave up to get … D'Antoni didn't return after last season and it quickly became clear Harden wanted to be gone, too. “It’s a simple game but it becomes complicated when you put different personalities and players on the floor,” Nash said. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. The Rockets did what they could to … ‘It ain’t easy’: California pastor stands up against state power for right to religious freedom, Confederate group sues to block relocation of monument from Kentucky courthouse grounds, Tucker Carlson says Washington Post contacting his 'old college classmates' looking for dirt, Richard Dawkins loses 'Humanist of the Year' award after comparing trans people to Rachel Dolezal. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The Rockets are just 3-6 so far this season and only Minnesota has a worse record in the Western Conference. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Brooklyn expects Harden to leave all that behind him and that his transition to the Nets is smooth. After weeks of discussion, pivots and listless basketball, the Houston Rockets have traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden Traded to Brooklyn Nets THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (BRIAN MAHONEY and KRISTIE RIEKEN) January 13, 2021, 3:09 PM EST Updated on January 14, 2021, 9:54 AM EST https://www.cbc.ca/.../james-harden-houston-traded-brooklyn-nets-1.5871902 Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. I literally have done everything that I can,” Harden said Tuesday night. All are under contract through 2022-23, with Harden and Durant both set to earn more than $40 million US in each of the next two seasons. James Harden wants a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks or Miami Heat. Weighing the theatrics around the Chauvin verdict, Crime rates spike, as social warriors take charge, America really began on Lexington Green on April 19, 1775. Anyone’s Game is available to stream on CBC Gem Friday January 15th. “I mean, this situation is crazy. The blockbuster deal provides a needed boost amid a period of drama for both franchises. He was a no-show when camp opened and was later fined $50,000 for conduct detrimental to the league after attending an indoor event without a mask in violation of the NBA‘s health and safety protocols. NEW YORK-- On Nov. 20, Sean Marks said that the Brooklyn Nets would not "mortgage the future." About two hours later, ESPN and The Athletic first reported that Harden was being moved. They can certainly do that now. All are under contract through 2022-23, with Harden and Durant both set to earn more than $40 million in each of the next two seasons. Comments are welcome while open. Raptors come up short against Trail Blazers, suffer 2nd straight 1-point loss, Pandemic practices: How 2 U of T women's basketball coaches are navigating a season without games, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. They can certainly do that now. https://www.usatoday.com/.../james-harden-brooklyn-nets-trade/4150249001 Confederate group sues to block relocation of monument from Kentucky courthouse grounds James Harden Traded to the Brooklyn Nets. “We’re just not good enough … I love this city. 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I literally have done everything that I can," Harden said Tuesday night. As Houston Rockets star James Harden considers his uncertain future with the franchise, the Brooklyn Nets are rising to the top of his list as a possible trade destination, sources told ESPN. Obviously, they got better — way better," said two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee. Rockets acquire: Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, three first round draft … "Our group's done a really good job being unselfish this year and trying to move the ball and work together so I've been proud of that.". The Cavaliers will get Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince from the Nets in the deal, a person familiar with the trade told the AP. It could pick back up again in Brooklyn, where Nash's assistant running the offence is Mike D'Antoni, Harden's coach during his best seasons in Houston. The Nets were ready to swoop in, after a shaky defence during the early season proved their best chance to beat teams might be to outscore them. Silas called the drama surrounding Harden an “all-around messed up situation.”. The disgruntled superstar, who was unable to get the Rockets past the Western Conference finals, had remained quiet through months of reports that he was unhappy in Houston. Click to Read More With Harden now on their books and Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince and Caris LeVert traded, the Nets have lost a significant amount of depth. About two hours later, ESPN and The Athletic first reported that Harden was being moved. He should be much happier in Brooklyn, having teamed with Durant in Oklahoma City when they were younger and remaining close still. He was a no-show when camp opened and was later fined $50,000 for conduct detrimental to the league after attending an indoor event without a mask in violation of the NBA's health and safety protocols. With 10 games left, Capitals know the division is ‘100% in our hands.’ But the competition is steep. He should be much happier in Brooklyn, having teamed with Durant in Oklahoma City when they were younger and remaining close still. In the meantime, the Nets were short-handed for their game against the New York Knicks, where coach Steve Nash declined to discuss Harden but did confirm that the players the Nets were trading were not in the building. (3:07) https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../01/13/james-harden-trade-brookly-nets WATCH | Anyone's Game featuring Orangeville Prep: Brooklyn expects Harden to leave all that behind him and that his transition to the Nets is smooth. Harden is the centerpiece of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade call with the NBA — which signs off on all deals — has not been completed. Murder victims’ families call for ouster of Philadelphia’s Soros-backed DA. The Cavaliers receive Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince from the Nets in the deal. After Harden trade, it's 'Finals or bust' for the Nets (3:07) Stephen A. Smith reacts to the breaking news that James Harden has been traded to the Nets in a four-team blockbuster deal. James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio of the some of the NBA's highest scorers. The Cavaliers will get Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince from the Nets in the deal, a person familiar with the trade told the AP. It's something that I don't think can be fixed.". Off to a 6-6 start in his rookie season, now the former point guard and two-time league MVP will have to mold an offense that keeps the ball moving with three players worthy of having it in their hands. "It was fun," Durant said of their time together, declining to say much more with the trade still not completed at the time. The Nets officially acquired the three-time scoring champion from the Houston Rockets on Thursday in a move he has sought for weeks. and View Comments, Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Manage Newsletters, - Once it is, the Nets will be able to trot out a lineup of three players capable of scoring 25 or more points on any night in a collection of firepower to rival any Big Three in recent years. His average so far this season ranked 18th in the NBA, well off his usual pace. It could pick back up again in Brooklyn, where Nash’s assistant running the offense is Mike D’Antoni, Harden‘s coach during his best seasons in Houston. Harden, who appears to be out of shape after joining the Rockets after training camp began, is averaging 24.8 this season after three straight seasons above 30, culminating in MVP honours in 2018. Now they have lost their two big rotational pieces. “We felt it was best for James and best for the group for him not to come to practice,” first-year coach Stephen Silas said. Harden is the centrepiece of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland. The Nets will now be able to trot out a lineup of three players capable of scoring 25 or more points on any night in a collection of firepower to rival any Big Three in recent years. Associated Press The team is clearly in disarray and new arrival John Wall called the situation "rocky.". They are loading up for a title run with three of the highest-paid players in the league. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Quiz: Can you name the actors who played these 1980s TV characters? His average so far this season ranked 18th in the NBA, well off his usual pace. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The team is clearly in disarray and new arrival John Wall called the situation “rocky.”. https://www.nba.com/news/reports-nets-acquire-james-harden-trade It was obvious the end was nearing Wednesday, when the Rockets told him they didn't want him at practice after his inflammatory comments about the team. Before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, eight-time all-star James Harden went through an ugly separation process with his former team, the Houston Rockets. The Nets were ready to swoop in, after a shaky defense during the early season proved their best chance to beat teams might be to outscore them. https://www.hoopsrumors.com/.../rockets-to-trade-james-harden-to-nets.html Durant is averaging 29.9 points in his first season back from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, and Irving was scoring 27.1 per game before leaving the team last week. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The Nets agreed to acquire the three-time scoring champion from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in a move he has sought for weeks, said a person with knowledge of the situation. TOP STORIES Other key players: Victor Oladipo goes from Indiana to Houston, and Caris LeVert goes from Brooklyn to Indiana, the person said. Copyright © 2021 The Washington Times, LLC. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. The blockbuster deal provides a needed boost amid a period of drama for both franchises. "It's a simple game but it becomes complicated when you put different personalities and players on the floor," Nash said. Photograph: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. The general manager didn't say James Harden's name, nor did … Harden, who has cycled through Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook as teammates in recent seasons, didn’t think much of the roster the Rockets had around him this season. The Rockets are just 3-6 so far this season and only Minnesota has a worse record in the Western Conference. It was obvious the end was nearing Wednesday, when the Rockets told him they didn’t want him at practice after his inflammatory comments about the team. Quiz: Can you pass this general physics test? Wed 13 … The disgruntled superstar, who was unable to get the Rockets past the Western Conference finals, had remained quiet through months of reports that he was unhappy in Houston. Here's the best deal for each team on his wish list. It’s something that I don’t think can be fixed.”. - The Nationals love to see it. Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Energy & Environment 2021: The policies, the projects, the players, the impact, Listen to the Front Page Podcast with George Gerbo, Tragic traffic stop for dangling air freshener fuels debate over police enforcement of ‘nanny laws’. D’Antoni didn’t return after last season and it quickly became clear Harden wanted to be gone, too. Harden won each of the last three scoring titles by notable margins — 2.3 points over Anthony Davis in 2017-18, 8.1 points over Paul George in 2018-19 and 3.8 points over Bradley Beal last season. Durant is averaging 29.9 points in his first season back from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, and Irving was scoring 27.1 per game before leaving the team last week. Harden, who appears to be out of shape after joining the Rockets after training camp began, is averaging 24.8 this season after three straight seasons above 30, culminating in MVP honors in 2018. "I mean, this situation is crazy. Wizards’ Avdija suffers serious-looking leg injury against Warriors, Behind Scherzer, Nationals hold on to take series from Cardinals, Finding right fit at No. Off to a 6-6 start in his rookie season, now the former point guard and two-time league MVP will have to mould an offence that keeps the ball moving with three players worthy of having it in their hands. 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