Our guess is that the Rockets will start the bidding at Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie and four (maybe five) first-round picks. After looking at what the Bucks had to fork over to acquire Jrue Holiday - two serviceable point guards in George Hill and Eric Bledsoe along with three first-round draft picks (and swaps) - what do we think Houston’s asking price will be for their former MVP? Speaking of which, trading for Harden would completely wipe out Brooklyn’s resources in terms of young assets and draft capital. That situation can become incredibly toxic in the blink of an eye, and the Nets really have to consider if they want that sort of blood on their hands when they already have an ideal championship core in place. We’ve yet to see a Big 3 that features all three stars who need the ball on most possessions in order to be effective. įor starters, adding another ball-dominant guard for head coach Steve Nash to implement into the offense is not only redundant, but it would potentially be a disaster as far as team chemistry is concerned. Rockets and Nets have been in contact, but there’s been no meaningful dialogue. Sources: After turning down an extension offer to become the first $50M a year player in league history, James Harden’s message to Houston is clear: Get me to Brooklyn.
However, while a blockbuster of that extreme would no doubt bolster Brooklyn’s championship odds, trading for Harden is actually a terrible idea and here’s why. Winning a championship seems to be Harden’s top priority after years of underachieving in the playoffs, so it makes perfect sense why he wants to be dealt to the Nets. On Monday night, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Harden turned down a two-year contract extension from Houston that would have made him the first $50 million per year player in league history.įor someone who’s made hundreds of millions both on the court and with endorsements, money simply doesn’t hold as much value as it used to. Either he stays in Houston, which doesn’t appear to appeal to him anymore by any means, or the Rockets fulfill his demands and trade him to Brooklyn so he can team up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. By Jerry Trotta 2 years ago The Nets trading for James Harden would look pretty on paper, but here’s why it’s actually a terrible idea.Īt this point, Brooklyn Nets fans have to accept the fact that they are seemingly one of two teams who will land James Harden’s services this offseason.
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