Per multiple reports, the Pacers would acquire LeVert and a future second-round pick from the Rockets in exchange. Just not in the way he thinks. It has put Harden, almost unthinkably, back into the MVP conversation. TEAM GP REC W% MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGM James Harden averaged 29.6 points over his 621 regular season games with Houston. That is mind-blowing and shows they can score at will. 2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as part of a package for Lets break down all the ripple effects from the seasons first eye-popping move. Dec. 17, 2021 29 games into the 2021-22 season, Marks changes his stance, announcing that the team will permit Irving to rejoin on a part-time basis. Please check your email for a confirmation. Bridges seemed he would stay in the area when he was drafted by the 76ers with the No. The 2020-21 NBA season has already had its share of misfortune, but Wednesday finally brought a pleasant surprise: its first superstar trade. June 19, 2021 In Game 7, a clearly-hobbledHarden scores 22 points (on 5 of 17 shooting), pulls down nine rebounds and dishes out nine assists in an instant classic. Rivers and fans, and last summer demanded a trade. Jan. 14, 2021 After weeks of friction in Houston and a trade request, Harden is traded from the Rockets to the Nets as part of a four-team trade. Jan. 25, 2022 Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer reports that Harden would welcome a change of scenery in the offseason, citing disappointment with the rotations of head coach Steve Nash, frustration with Irving's part-time availability (which was exacerbated by Durant's absence) and a general lack of enjoyment of living in New York. Nets: Took 70 shots compared to 89 for the 76ers. No matter how this season went, Oladipo wasnt long for Indiana. Houston should be reasonably competitive after reorienting its roster, but the heart of an undersized team remains. Good job, Nets. Both Drummond and McGee will enter unrestricted free agency after this season, while the Cavs will control Allens rights in restricted free agency. "James has provided us with so many great memories as we've watched him grow from Sixth Man of the Year to a perennial All-Star and MVP. Feb. 2, 2022 In a confounding loss to the Kings, Harden scores four points (on 2 of 11 shooting), to go along with 12 assists, seven rebounds and six turnovers in 37 minutes of action. Scan this QR code to download the app now. With Durant signing first, focus shifts to Harden and Irving, who would both soon be extension-eligible. Denver Toasts the Suns, Plus One Burning Question for Every Series, The Hundred: Presenting Our Best Bets for Nuggets-Suns, Breaking Down Succession Season 4, Episode 6: Living+. The Nets beat the Knicks 116-109 thanks in large part to Durants 26-point effort. Harden refused to sign the three-year, $161 million contract extension this past summer, and has reportedly been disgruntled over the course of the season. We've got to keep improving, keep playing good basketball and moving forward, we'll see how it is going to end up.". The Nets pushed most of their risk out to the future, some of it so distant that its impossible to make out what exactly is at stake. The Rockets also receive guard Dante Exum and a 2022 first round draft pick from Cleveland (via Milwaukee), and Brooklyn acquires a 2024 second round draft pick from the Cavaliers to complete the deal. Hes also developing some scoring chops himself, which is another plus for Brooklyn. 2 seed Celtics even though the WebNets record since the Harden trade: 14-3 with Harden & Irving 5-2 with the Big 3 4-2 with just Harden 3-3 with just Irving 2-2 with Durant & Irving 2-0 with Since then, the team has gone 5-3 and has only held an opponent under 115 points on one occasion. The question is: Did they dangle Simmons so far out in the trade waters that theres no reeling him back in? Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. Harden is averaging 26 points and 11.2 assists per game in a Brooklyn uniform. It has been a pleasure watching them grow both as players and as people and they will always be part of our Nets family. That stark difference is telling. WebThe Rockets have won 6 straight and officially have a better record than the Nets since the Harden trade. From where things stand in 2021, this is as much a move as a message; Harden is worth this kind of haul on his own merits, but even more to a franchise that is building a bond with Durant it hopes will last far beyond his current contract. The 2018 MVP put on an absolute clinic against San Antonio, scoring 30 points, dishing out 15 assists and grabbing 14 rebounds in the victory. The Rockets and Pacers have not yet announced that deal. "We have to implement the phrase 'get used to it,'" Irving said of Harden's brilliance since joining the Nets. After a hot start defensively, the Nets have given up 113.2 points per 100 possessions in their past eight games, ranking 25th in the league in that span. The blockbuster deal provides a needed boost amid a period of drama for both franchises. 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. [ April 23, 2023 ] How Nikola Jokics Nuggets Took 3-0 Lead Over Timberwolves Denver Nuggets [ April 22, 2023 ] How Jalen Brunsons Knicks Made Light Work Of Cavs In Game 3 Cavaliers News [ April 22, 2023 ] How Trae Youngs Hawks Bounced Back vs. Celtics In Game 3 Atlanta Hawks [ April 22, 2023 ] Grizzlies Land I mean, this situation is crazy. The Nets are not going to be low on wing depth at all moving forward. "But, at the end of the day, we've got to focus on ourselves. [ April 23, 2023 ] How Nikola Jokics Nuggets Took 3-0 Lead Over Timberwolves Denver Nuggets [ April 22, 2023 ] How Jalen Brunsons Knicks Made Light Work Of Cavs In Game 3 Cavaliers News [ April 22, 2023 ] How Trae Youngs Hawks Bounced Back vs. Celtics In Game 3 Atlanta Hawks [ April 22, 2023 ] Grizzlies Land Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-101 Game 1 victory on Saturday. Its an amazing move for Brooklyn. It would ultimately be his last game as a Net. Philly got it done even without a vintage effort from Embiid. Jan. 17, 2022 Without Durant, the Nets travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. With Jimmy Butler hobbled late by an ankle injury, Miami gets big performances from Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love to take the series opener in New York. The sample size here is small, but if the Wizards can score 149 against Brooklyn, who knows how many points a team like the Milwaukee Bucks can drop over the course of a seven-game series? The Rockets will undoubtedly be worse without Harden, who is good enough to drag a mediocre team to the playoffs by himself, but they also shouldnt be so terriblewith a talented trio in Oladipo, Wall, and Woodthat they trigger top-four protection. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Known primarily for his exploits in isolation, Harden has adjusted to suit the needs of his new team by sacrificing his own scoring for the sake of his teammates. This time, though, theyve got a bit of a head start thanks to the haul they got back in return for their Big 3. Hes confident in how we play now, coach Doc Rivers said. On Monday, he played his fifth game with the 76ers, a 121-106 win against the Chicago Bulls to improve the Sixers record to 40-24, second best in the East. Jan. 15, 2022 Durant suffers an MCL sprain in his left knee that will sideline him for the next four-to-six weeks. The rest is negotiableincluding, it seems, the next seven years of draft equity, which is what the Nets paid for James Harden. The picks are a soothing balm for the mess of the past few months, but they are still unknown quantities in the wake of losing the face of the franchise. The Rockets had the worst record in the previous two seasons and finished tied with the Spurs for the second-worst record this season, earning another lottery pick in this years draft. Our groups done a really good job being unselfish this year and trying to move the ball and work together so Ive been proud of that.. Harden and Durant, who have combined to win seven of the past 11 NBA scoring titles entering this season, become the fifth pair of teammates in NBA history to play on the same team after winning multiple scoring titles, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Bridges scored 30 points and helped the Nets at least hang around in the first half. The Brooklyn Nets record with and without Kyrie Irving. That means the Nets are allowing that many points per 100 possessions. He stopped short of holding out, but the Rockets were preparing to make that decision for him before giving up altogether. the Nets season flipped with the return of Irving. The Rockets, sources said, also addressed the idea of including second-year guard Jalen Green, the No. The Rockets will surely be relieved to see Oladipo after Hardens high-usage pouting reached new extremes this week, but a vibe upgrade can take a team that just lost its franchise player only so far. 2340 Frederick Douglass Blvd. At the Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill, the Nets moved ahead of the Bucks and are now the second-favorites to win the NBA title, behind only the Los Angeles Lakers. James Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal The Knicks became the first team in the NBA this season to hold an opponent under 80 points and look to take a 3-1 lead in the series on Sunday when they host the Cavaliers for Game 4 at 1 p.m. James Harden did not play, but his team still managed to score 146 points. Were just not good enough I love this city. 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Harden did not hold back, not before the season, and certainly not on Tuesday night when he said the situation was unsalvageable, called the Rockets not good enough, and left the podium abruptly. Those most familiar with his game describe his "quarterback" mentality. The silver lining for Oladipo comes in the void Harden leaves behind. Thats the Nets record when all three of their starsDurant, Harden and Kyrie Irvingplay together, according to ESPN Stats & Info. 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. Obviously, Simmons is a former All-Star. The Nets, who played the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Tuesday, fell to under .500 (32-33) with a tough 126-120 loss in Boston on Sunday versus the Celtics. It could pick back up again in Brooklyn, where Nashs assistant running the offense is Mike DAntoni, Hardens coach during his best seasons in Houston. Hes older at 26 years old, but he also is developing into a legitimate shot creator and is already a very good defender. ESPN's Malika Andrews and The Associated Press contributed to this report. The blockbuster trade sending James Harden to Philadelphia in return for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks is official. But the Rockets chose door no. Archived post. This goes one of two ways. PICKS TO ROCKETS: Brooklyn's three unprotected first-round draft picks -- 2022, 2024 and 2026 -- in the deal, plus pick swaps in 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 1 overall pick in 2016 hasnt played in an NBA game since last June when the 76ers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Atlanta Hawks. Sunday marked a year since James Harden s debut as a Brooklyn Net when he posted a triple-double against the Orlando Magic to signal the "And so we got to get used to somebody special like that, things like that in terms of breaking records. Something went wrong. Brooklyn Nets timeline: What went wrong leading to trade and breakup of James Harden, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving. The third star the Nets have been chasing is both a longtime friend of KDs and contending insurance for whatever is going on with Kyrie Irving. Embiid got heated when he had his arm locked up by Royce ONeale and the two briefly tussled. This is the downside of going to the casino with Dealer Daryl: You can check out, but you can never leave. It's perhaps the biggest "what if?" In the bigger picture, though, Allen might make out OK here. Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics face off again. While not nearly quite dipping to the bed-soiling levels Harden explored against the Lakers that same night, Simmonss five-points-and-a-foul-out turn (albeit softened by his 12 assists and six boards) was the kind of game a player has when they know the next thing they have to do is pack their bags. Kram: As if the Thunder didnt have enough draft capital piled up over the next seven years! Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. James Hardens sixth sense: What makes playmaking critical to the Sixers stars game. He's also notched seven triple-doubles since joining Brooklyn. Despite roundly outproducing Jordan individually this season, and despite the Nets blitzing opponents by 12.1 points per 100 possessions in Allens minutes, the ascendant 22-year-old winds up moving from a team with championship aspirations to one more likely to contend for a top draft picknow and perhaps for the near future. Harden, 32, who forced a trade from the Houston Rockets to the Nets in January of 2021, wanted out of Brooklyn a year later. Across the four games against Brooklyn, Harden shot just 9-for-34 on 2-point shots. ", - Dennis Walcott, former New York City Department of Education Chancellor and former President and CEO of the New York Urban League, When the Nets and Philadelphia 76ers made an NBA trade deadline deal that sent Nets guard James Harden to the Sixers for forward Ben Simmons with other pieces involved, one of the first questions basketball fans asked was when do the two teams face each other?. SIGNUP FOR OUR FREE WEEKDAY EMAIL NEWSLETTER, "I love receiving EDITORIALLY BLACK first thing in the morning! In the end, they lost a player who has been playing at an MVP level for the past four seasons. 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 NBAs highest scorers. Feb. 6, 2022 According toa report from The Athletic's Shams Charania, sources indicate that a trade that would send Harden to the 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons at the trade deadline is a legitimate possibility. Though the trio of Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would ultimately share the floor a total of 16 times, the breakup wasn't as sudden as it may seem, but rather a build-up of events over time. The moment itself highlighted the reportedly "weird" chemistry between the two guards and preceded the Nets' seven-point loss at the hand of the Cavs. He only took seven shots in the first half. Its something that I dont think can be fixed.. Harden wasnt just a superstar, but a one-man hierarchy. We examine all the ripple effects from Wednesdays four-team blockbuster deal. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The draft cupboard is full for Brooklyn over the next six years. Its most recent earnings report at In other words, Oklahoma City just improved its odds of gaining another lottery pick for what looks like a stacked 2021 draft class. I just seen the little screenshot, how close I was to ending they season off that shot, but it wasn't in God's plan." 2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as part of a package for acquiring established star talent. It has been noted that Rockets have the best defensive rating while the Nets have the worst defensive rating before tonight's games. No, it wont be the same as having their own picks. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at Sixers guard James Harden passes the basketball past Hes an addition every single team in the league would want. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. section: | slug: james-harden-makes-history-in-nets-win-over-spurs-notches-seventh-triple-double-since-trade-to-brooklyn | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Required fields are marked *. Grading Every Teams Performance in the 2023 NFL Draft. Sure, Houston did get Victor Oladipo from Indiana in exchange for Caris LeVert, but it appears that Stone wanted to cash out of the Harden experience by investing in the future, not the present. Harden is ready to take the floor against former teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving; Simmons is gradually preparing for his Nets debut at a yet-to-be publicly stated date. But, as we know, sports despite how the analytics nerds may try (and are largely very successful at because analytics are the future of sports, I get it) arent a purely binary, data-driven prospect. Those words temporarily torpedoed Oladipos trade stock, but they were also likely the final straw for Pacers president Kevin Pritchard, who saw history repeating itself with one of the players he acquired for the last superstar who begged out of town. Harden had all the right moves against the Nets. I didnt appreciate the conversation., More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) shoots over Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (26) in the second half during Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Philadelphia. In the years to come, Allen could team with Larry Nance Jr. and rookie Isaac Okoro to form the core of a consistently stout defensesomething Cleveland has lacked ever since LeBron James left town. LeVert could prove to be the next savvy move. TO NETS: James Harden (from Rockets), 2024 second-round pick from the Cavaliers, PLAYERS TO ROCKETS: Victor Oladipo (from Pacers), Dante Exum (from Cavs), Rodions Kurucs (from Nets). The Nets have an offensive rating of 122.6 since acquiring Harden. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onBrooklyn Nets and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. "While we are excited to welcome James and his family to the Nets, we also want to thank the players who are departing. The turning point in the Nets season, of course, came in mid-January when mercurial All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving rejoined the team after seemingly endless months of discourse surrounding his immunization status. The Rockets are 3-6 -- only Minnesota has a worse record in the Western Conference -- and Houston guard John Wall called the situation "rocky," while fellow newcomer DeMarcus Cousins said before Wednesday's trade that Harden's antics were "disrespectful" to his teammates. DAntoni didnt return after last season and it quickly became clear Harden wanted to be gone, too. The James Harden trade, of course, is a factor, but No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Jan 31, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (R) talks with Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) and Nets guard Bruce Brown (1) during a timeout against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. The Nets go all-in, pairing Harden with fellow superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in a move impacting multiple teams in both conferences. Potentially swapping with the Rockets in 2021 shouldnt be a problem. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, The deal will reportedly include a fourth team, the Indiana Pacers, but that aspect of the deal has not been made official yet. He doesn't owe anybody an explanation, and I wasn't looking for one.". 23 PHX 1st23 BKN 1st25 PHX 1st25 BKN 1st (HOU swap)25 MIA 2nd26 BKN 2nd27 PHI 1st27 PHX 1st27 BKN 1st (HOU swap)27 DAL 2nd28 BKN 1st28 PHX 1st (BKN swap)28 BKN 2nd29 DAL 1st29 PHX 1st29 BKN 1st29 BKN 2nd29 DAL 2nd, Billy Reinhardt (@BillyReinhardt) February 9, 2023. Dan Devine: At first blush, this seems like it kind of sucks for Allen. Despite being without Irving, Durant nearly wills the Nets to victory with 48 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but his toe was on the line for a potential game-winner and the Bucks would prevail in overtime. That's tough. No less than three hours later, Wojnarowski reports the framework of an agreed-upon trade between the Sixers and Nets that sends Harden to Philadelphia and Simmons to Brooklyn. The real concern comes in games like this most recent loss to the Wizards and the back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in January. On Jan. 15, 2021, after essentially tanking his way to a trade from Houston, Harden announced he was willing to do whatever it takes to rack up victories and titles with the Nets. Theres no doubt that there will be immediate positives that come from Hardens subtraction, not to mention a lot less stress for sleepless Stephen Silas. No worries for the Sixers, though. Tobias Harris added 19 points and the 76ers hit 21 3s in the opener of this Eastern Conference playoff series. Per multiple reports, the Pacers would acquire LeVert and a future second-round pick from the Rockets in exchange for All-Star guard Victor Oladipo. While their 6-3 record is impressive, the Nets defense is clearly a massive issue. The Nets and Rockets announced the trade Thursday morning. "My big ass foot stepped on the line. Udoka takes over a team that made the playoffs in 8 straight seasons before the trade of James Harden in 2021 led to a rebuild. Harden, who has cycled through Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook as teammates in recent seasons, didnt think much of the roster the Rockets had around him this season. June 5, 2021 43 seconds into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Bucks, Harden exits with a hamstring injury that would hold him out of Games 2 through 4 of the series. You can probably name more than a dozen NBA players who have lived that out, if not more, and yet it seems like few have dealt with as much uncertainty as LeVert the past two seasons. June 1, 2021 Harden records 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Nets complete a 4-1 series win over the Celtics in the opening round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. However, there is that 119.9 defensive rating in the same span. The trade that sent James Harden from Brooklyn to Philadelphia signaled the end of the Nets' Big Three era seemingly before it ever began. In 29 total regular-season games, Irving averages 27.4 points the highest of his career along with 5.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. His name has been dangled in every possible Nets trade, and his own teammate (Irving) more or less implied he (and the rest of the Nets roster) wasnt good enough to get the job done. Cookie Notice 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. But it definitely did impact the team because originally me, Kyrie and KD on the court andwinning covers up a lot of that stuff but it was unfortunate that we played 16 games out of whatever it was. The deal will reportedly include a fourth team, the Indiana Pacers, but that aspect of the deal has not been made official yet. The Nets are loading up for a title run with three of the highest-paid players in the league. My family and I also want to thank James for his many off the court contributions, including generous charitable donations and multiple annual community events. We already have evidence of that so far as the Nets are 13-9 so far this season. Now Hell Face LeBron and the Lakers. Hopefully, theyll be calling traveling and 3 seconds on the big fella the next game, Vaughn said. And the fact of the matter is that, for whatever reason, the Nets season flipped with the return of Irving. Or they go out and trade Simmons for someone like Bradley Beal. There was no way he could play another game in Houston, and that begs the question of whether the Rockets should have dealt Harden before the season even began. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial). May 15, 2021 Durant, Harden and Irving share the floor for the final time in the 2020-21 regular season. The Legend Steph Curry Drops 50 in Game 7, Suns in Trouble, the Lowry Game, and What Do We Do Now? Hes closing in on the top 10 in PER, and he already sits No. The Nets are now 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. But Id rather miss shots and win. Gilbert McGregor is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports that the Nets are "absolutely engaged" in trade discussions despite Nash commenting that Harden will be with the team past the deadline. This is what it might look like if the franchise center has space to work. The previous high for 3s in a playoff game was 18, which had been done twice. Harden left Brooklyn on Wednesday and retreated to his old stomping grounds in Houston once more. That approach has paid significant dividends for a Nets team that hasn't been at full strength in quite some time. Your email address will not be published. I don't plan on leaving this organization and the situation we have. WebThe Brooklyn Nets are 55-25 with James Harden all-time. BroBible is the #1 place on the internet for the very best content from the worlds of sports, culture, gear, high tech, and more. Justin Verrier: Harden was righthe did do everything he could. James Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-101 Game 1 victory. I mean, Harden had DeMarcus Cousins calling him out for his lack of professionalism, for crying out loud. Jarrett Allen, for all his rim-running savvy, was never going to hold up a trade for a former MVP. 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. As the former MVP slid to the Team LeBron in the last pick of the draft, it became clear that Durant consciously made the decision not to select his former teammate. Kevin Durant has missed 11 of Brooklyn's last 12 games, but despite a rocky start, the Nets have now won nine of their past 10 with Harden at the helm. The Washington Wizards Absolutely Stole One From the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving acknowledges his embarrassing defensive performance against the Wizards, The Whiteboard: Nets, Rockets both got better in the James Harden trade, Wizards score 6 points in 4 seconds for miraculous comeback vs. Nets (Video). Irving, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets will look to stave off elimination and the end of their season tonight in Brooklyn with Game 4 against the Celtics set to tip-off at 7 p.m. RELATED: Kyrie Irvings Playoff Record With And Without LeBron James Paints A Brutal Picture, Eric is a New York City-based writer who still isnt quite sure how hes allowed to have this much fun for a living and will tell anyone who listens that Gotham City is canonically in New Jersey.