Any trade package also would include the Warriors' 2020 first-round pick, which should be in the top five. ", "I average more assists than him, I think," Harden said of Walker. That’s right, according to Bill Simmons on his podcast, James Harden was almost traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2012 in exchange for Klay Thompson, but as history has already told us, the two parties could not come to an agreement on the supporting pieces of the trade. I just know none of them can mess with me. It also makes it somewhat likely that the 2021 pick, regardless of where it comes from, will be traded in the name of either enhancing the 2020-21 team or cheapening it. Any trade package also would include the Warriors' 2020 first-round pick, which should be in the top five. But what if Harden was never traded to Houston in the first place? I don't pay attention to stuff like that. After being traded away from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets, shooting guard James Harden has flourished into one of the NBA’s superstar players. Barkley rips Draymond after his ejection in Warriors' loss. Philadelphia has a lot to offer up in that regard. Could these two teams possibly come together on a blockbuster trade involving James Harden? We have a new NBA beef and the Warriors soon could be in the middle of it. Curry's absence from the NBA this season clearly has made some forget his greatness. But I didn't even see it. "I feel like I'm the best player [in the NBA]," Harden told Nichols. How would Klay have fit in Oklahoma’s offensive system, would he be half the player he is today, or perhaps even better with Russ setting the table for him?

[RELATED: Barkley rips Draymond after his ejection in Warriors' loss]. Would the Warriors be the in same position they’re in today if they traded away Klay, or would we be looking at another ‘choose between Curry and Ellis’ situation between Steph and James? The 76ers have hired Doc Rivers as their new head coach, and the Rockets are still in the process of selecting a coach. These are all questions that we’ll, unfortunately, never know the answer to. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports After a … James Harden was almost traded to Golden State in 2012 for Klay Thompson and a Pick, but Sam Presti was reluctant to take on Andris Biedrins’ contract in deal. Harden and Russell Westbrook trying to knock off Curry, "the guy with no skill" and the Warriors in the playoffs would be the definition of must-watch. 1 hatefest in the NBA for years, but if the Dubs can somehow lure Antetokounmpo to the Bay it will go another level. Usually, you see a double team after you a 50-point night, 60-point night. So I'm just trying to figure out how to obviously be great in that.".

Acquiring someone of Harden’s ilk would require potentially the greatest return in NBA trade history. NBA Trade Rumors: James Harden should be considered by the Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks could be the perfect fit for James Harden. "Yeah, throughout the course of the year I don't see double teams for anybody else. pic.twitter.com/0Kt5gLe6TG, — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 11, 2018. On top of not wanting to take on Andris Biedrin’s $9 million contract, the Thunder also wanted draft picks that the Warriors were not willing to give up, meaning Presi began taking other offers, leading to James Harden heading to Houston. Due to the nature of how both teams panned out afterward though, this potential trade will definitely go down as a huge ‘what-if’. If the Warriors never became the powerhouse they are today because of the trade, could we be looking at LeBron James, the 5-time NBA champ? That’s right, according to Bill Simmons on his podcast, James Harden was almost traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2012 in exchange for Klay Thompson, but as history has already told us, the two parties could not come to an agreement on the supporting pieces of the trade. Antetokounmpo has become one of the best players in the NBA and has become the object of the Warriors' affection as they look for a way to extend their dynasty past the prime of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. NBA Trade Rumors: Jalen Rose suggests that Houston Rockets and James Harden will be better off by trading Russell Westbrook Jalen Rose spoke on why the Houston Rockets must move on … Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (left) celebrates with guard James Harden (13) after dunking against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of game three in the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. I got to actually learn how to play basketball and how to have skill, you know? Once at full strength next season, there's no doubt they'll be on a mission to remind the entire league how dangerous they are -- Giannis or no Giannis. That includes a possible James Harden trade, at either the deadline or in the 2021 offseason, when a number of contenders will have the cap space to either partially or entirely absorb his contract. The main reason Harden was being shopped years ago in the first place was due to Sam Presti — OKC’s general manager — and ownership not wanting to pay Harden when he hit free agency in 2013, so it’s no surprise that the deal fell through due to Oklahoma City’s cheapness. That takes no skill at all. While the Milwaukee Bucks star won't be a free agent until 2021, reports have surfaced claiming the Warriors acquired Andrew Wiggins and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 2021 first-round draft pick (top-three protected) in order to be able to put together a package to trade for Antetokounmpo should he ask for a trade if the Bucks flame out of the playoffs. I take that any day.". "So, I don't see what the joke is. Which is pretty cool. All that has led to a lot of “the Rockets should trade James Harden now while he has peak value and blow it all up” speculation. Harden also once again claimed no one in NBA history has seen double teams the way he has, clearly dismissing a whole history of dominant NBA players, including Curry.

The NBA has never seen it before at half court. Harden was asked about The Greek Freak's joke during the NBA All-Star Game Draft in which he elected to take Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker over Harden because he wanted "someone who can pass. The Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers had similar disappointing results in the NBA playoffs, and each team will have a new coach next season. Harden and the Rockets have been trying and failing to knock off the Warriors for years, constantly hitting their head against a hatch held closed by the greatness of Curry, Kevin Durant and Thompson. While acquiring Antetokounmpo is a long shot, his new beef with The Beard makes him even more enticing to Warriors fans. If I have an 18-point night the next night I'm seeing double teams. The Warriors and Rockets rivalry has been the No. While acquiring Antetokounmpo is a long shot, his new beef with The Beard makes him even more enticing to Warriors fans. Top 5 NBA Stars That Have A Passion For Gambling, The 2020 NBA Finals Are Set: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers, The Most Dramatic Playoff Series In NBA History, Top 5 Best NBA Finals Matchups We Want To See This Season, 4 Reasons What Makes The Los Angeles Clippers Such A Standout Team, NBA Players We Should Be Excited To See During The NBA Return, 5 Players With The Most Defensive Player Of The Year Award, The 5 Biggest Favorites For The 2020 NBA Finals, Top 5 Biggest Favorites For The 2020 NBA Championship, 3 NBA Teams That Can Shock Everyone And Win The NBA Championship, The Time James Harden Was Almost Traded To The Golden State Warriors. When it's all said and done, they'll appreciate it more. The Warriors' dreadful season is heading to a close. I wish I could just run with seven feet and run and just dunk.

With the opportunity to lead his own team and not having to share the ball with his former counterparts Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, who are equally as skilled in the scoring department, Harden has slowly progressed from a Sixth Man of the Year winner in OKC to MVP candidate in Houston, currently leading the team to a league-best 52-14 record alongside free-agent pickup Chris Paul. *Places tinfoil hat on*, In an exclusive interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, James Harden fired some daggers at reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Don’t bet on it, at least not this summer. My lord, someone get the fire extinguisher out. And what about LeBron?

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