Adrian Wojnarowski: Reporting with @RamonaShelburne: Brooklyn is acquiring Houston’s James Harden in a blockbuster deal, sources tell ESPN. – via Twitter wojespn
Shams Charania: Rockets are acquiring Caris LeVert in James Harden deal from Brooklyn and sending LeVert to Indiana to acquire two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo — in addition to the four first-round picks and four draft pick swaps, sources said. – via Twitter ShamsCharania
Adrian Wojnarowski: Nets are acquiring a 2024 second-round pick in the deal from the Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. For Cavaliers, Jarrett Allen solidifies their future at the center spot. Remember, he’s only 22 years old. – via Twitter wojespn
Shams Charania: Sources: Full current trade: Rockets: Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, 3 BKN first-rounders (22, 24, 26), 1 MIL first (22, unprotected), 4 BKN 1st round swaps (21, 23, 25, 27) Nets: James Harden Pacers: Caris LeVert, 2nd-rounder Cavs: Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince – via Twitter ShamsCharania
Adrian Wojnarowski: Houston GM’s Rafael Stone’s return of picks — including four unprotected first and four unprotected pick swaps — is one of the strongest draft packages in league history. Oladipo’s on an expiring contract and Rockets can make a decision on moving forward with him. – via Twitter wojespn
Ramona Shelburne: James Harden hired Jason Ranne and Chafie Fields from Wasserman to secure a trade for him. They worked closely with the Rockets and all teams involved to secure the deal. Wasserman also represented Russell Westbrook and worked closely with the Rockets on his trade to Wizards. – via Twitter ramonashelburne
Joe Vardon: In the meantime, Daryl Morey tried to trade Ben Simmons off the Sixers. I’m told Ben is ‘fine’ after today’s events, but we will all have to monitor how this goes there with him and Joel and Daryl and Doc and the whole bit – via Twitter joevardon
Michael Scotto: Sean Marks on James Harden: “Adding an All-NBA player such as James to our roster better positions our team to compete against the league’s best. James is one of the most prolific scorers and playmakers in our game, and we are thrilled to bring his special talents to Brooklyn.” pic.twitter.com/d6yvjcHHZ7 – via Twitter MikeAScotto
Malika Andrews: Nets GM Sean Marks, speaking to reporters, said that he believes the prior relationships that Brooklyn stars have on this team (Kyrie and Kevin Durant’s friendship, Harden and Durant playing together previously, etc) will help big personalities mesh on the floor. – via Twitter malika_andrews
Kristian Winfield: Sean Marks said he spoke to KD and Kyrie yesterday as James Harden trade talks picked up, and both he and Joe Tsai got their commitment. – via Twitter Krisplashed
Michael Scotto: Sean Marks on Harden, Durant, Kyrie: They’ve said they want to play together. They can see this fitting. I think they understand there’s going to be nights where 1 or 2 needs to sacrifice for the other. I think they’re all looking for that common goal to be the last team standing. – via Twitter MikeAScotto
