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James Harden traded to Houston Rockets
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November 6, 2012
Harden 'hurt' by Thunder's last contract offer
James Harden said he was "hurt" that the Thunder only gave him an hour to accept their last-ditch contract extension. His reaction is understandable, but there's not much Sam Presti could have done about that.
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October 30, 2012
Harden in Houston for the long haul?
New Houston Rocket James Harden could stay a Houston Rocket, according to a USA Today report.
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October 29, 2012
James Harden: 'We can have something special here"
New Houston Rockets guard James Harden is excited about the future of his new team.
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October 29, 2012
So you don't have a James Harden. Now what?
Now that we've recovered from the shock of the James Harden trade, how will the Thunder and Rockets work in their new players?
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October 29, 2012
Don't impose your values on James Harden
If you criticize James Harden for choosing money over the chance to compete for titles with the Thunder, you're imposing your own value system on a 23-year-old who's doing just fine.
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October 28, 2012
Harden expected to sign extension with Rockets
James Harden is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Houston Rockets before the regular season starts on Wednesday. He was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster deal Saturday night.
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October 28, 2012
That moment when the Thunder became the new Spurs
By sending away a max-seeking James Harden, the Thunder have set up the franchise for long-term success at the cost of their odds to win it all in 2013. This is life in a small NBA market.
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October 28, 2012
Rockets fans scoring this deal a win for Houston
Houston Rockets fans view Saturday night's trade for James Harden as a big win, with the team adding not just Harden but depth at center and to the bench.
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October 28, 2012
OKC faithful react to Harden trade
James Harden is no longer a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the reaction to his sudden trade is still trickling in.
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October 28, 2012
New-look Rockets complete after deal for Harden
Houston's trade for James Harden completes a massive offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of point guard Jeremy Lin and center Omer Asik.
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October 28, 2012
The end of something awesome
The James Harden trade rocked the NBA out of nowhere Saturday night, and while we pick up the pieces, only one thing is certain: The Thunder will never be the same.
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October 28, 2012
Will Harden sign max contract with Houston?
The Rockets are planning to offer James Harden the max contract to sign with the team. It doesn't mean that he has to, though. Houston will need to meet other requirements first.
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October 28, 2012
Kevin Martin is the new James Harden in OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden to Houston on Saturday and will expect Kevin Martin to take his spot as the all-important sixth man.
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October 28, 2012
Lamb to lose playing time with Thunder?
How will his trade to the Thunder impact Jeremy Lamb's playing time this season?
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October 28, 2012
Trade relieves OKC's '13-14 luxury tax pressure
After trading James Harden, the Thunder are less worried about the luxury tax in 2013-14.
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October 28, 2012
Rockets acquire Cook, Hayward and Aldrich, too
The Rockets acquired guards Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward and center Cole Aldrich along with James Harden from the Thunder.
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October 28, 2012
Rockets say Harden will make immediate impact
The Houston Rockets are excited to acquire James Harden from Oklahoma City, believing he's a "foundational" player who'll make an immediate impact.
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October 27, 2012
Harden turns down final Thunder offer, gets traded
James Harden is no longer a member of the OKC Thunder after turning down their final offer and subsequently being traded to the Houston Rockets.
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October 27, 2012
Sam Presti: 'We wanted to sign James Harden'
While the Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately decided to trade guard James Harden to the Houston Rockets, general manager Sam Presti told reporters that the team wanted to sign the 23-year-old to an extension.
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October 27, 2012
5 other players, 3 picks included in Harden deal
James Harden will head to Houston with three of his current teammates. In exchange, Oklahoma City picks up two players and three draft picks.
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October 27, 2012
Harden headed to Houston
With one year remaining on James Harden's contract, the Oklahoma City have opted to trade him while his value is at its peak, rather than negotiating a deal or paying the luxury tax. He'll head to Houston for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and picks.