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The biggest news in the NBA world in the past week came on Wednesday when the Houston Rockets dealt James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. While making an appearance on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith, Charles Barkley shared his first reaction to Harden’s blockbuster trade to the Nets. Barkley said that when he heard that […]

James Harden is officially- and finally- a Brooklyn Net. The Harden saga in Houston ended on Wednesday, as the Nets and Rockets were finally able to come to an agreement in a huge blockbuster trade that left Brooklyn’s bench depleted. Regardless of that, the Nets have their eyes on set on an NBA title run. […]

The Brooklyn Nets and their fans are anxiously waiting to see James Harden tear it up on the court alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. However, they may have to wait a little while longer as there is a chance that Harden will not start against the Orlando Magic this Saturday, as reported by Ian […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving — whom fans want to see alongside James Harden — will most likely not return to the team this Saturday against the Orlando Magic, as reported by ESPN’s Malika Andrews: Sources: Kyrie Irving will be out due to health and safety protocols for Saturday’s game against Orlando. While Irving has […]

James Harden is already bartering for his old No. 13 as he makes the transition from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets. The newly acquired Nets superstar jokingly tagged shooting guard Landry Shamet on Instagram, asking how much Shamet wanted to be compensated in order to give up the number. James Harden already asking […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar guard James Harden was asked by a reporter, “How would you describe your conditioning level now at this point in the season?” The Beard had a laconic reply, “Great.” This question came about as Harden looked heavier than usual during this season. Reporter: “How would you describe your conditioning level now?” Harden: […]

Kevin Durant, formerly of the Golden State Warriors and now with the Brooklyn Nets, might know that on Tyler The Creator’s Grammy-Award winning album IGOR, there is a 14-second interlude titled “EXACTLY WHAT YOU RUN FROM YOU END UP CHASING.” Via Genius, here are the words of the interlude provided by comedian Jerrod Carmichael.  “Exactly […]

The James Harden era as a Houston Rocket has finally come to an end. While Harden was a key contributor for over eight years, the ending to his tenure came with a bitter taste. The Rockets lost to the Los Angles Lakers in five games in the Western Conference Semifinals in September, and it was […]

In his first interview since being traded from the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden addressed comments made by his former teammates about the way he carried himself in his final days with the team. Following a 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Harden said during a postgame interview that while […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is not concerned with James Harden’s broodiness prior to his departure from Houston. Nash deflected questions about Harden’s ugly Rockets breakup, instead pointing out “The Beard” was the face of the franchise for a number of seasons: “I think James carried that team for many years,” Nash said, via […]

Now that the drama is over, it’s time to look at the full James Harden–Houston Rockets drama timeline. From every whisper, rumor and report, we have you covered. We will attempt to cover this in chronological order as best we can and include all the notable happenings. If we missed something or didn’t include it, […]

Two days after his wish to be traded was granted, James Harden has penned a message thanking Houston Rockets fans for their support over the years. “What can I write? What words can convey all the ways I feel,” Harden wrote on Instagram. Houston you welcomed me with no guarantees. Took a leap of faith […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving was fined $50,000 for violating the NBA’s health and safety protocols, the NBA announced Friday. However, the good news is Irving is now in quarantine and on track to return to the Nets on Saturday against the Orlando Magic as long as he continues testing negative for COVID-19, according to […]

With the whole James Harden trade saga coming to an end on Wednesday, rumors have now emerged regarding the Golden State Warriors and their role in the rumors. As it turns out, however, former Dubs star and Harden’s new Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant allegedly told Harden early on that based on his own experience, […]

Houston Rockets veteran guard Eric Gordon shared his thoughts after the weeks-long James Harden drama finally ended. While most Rockets players felt that Harden disrespected them for his unprofessional antics, Gordon believes the former MVP was just craving for a new environment. Gordon recalled how Harden seemed disinterested even during the offseason. He’s aware of […]

After news broke that James Harden will be headed to the Brooklyn Nets, a former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate of Kyrie Irving sent out a tweet hinting that he may be eyeing a possible reunion. Via Twitter, Iman Shumpert, who’s currently a free agent, sent out a two-word tweet after the Harden blockbuster deal was announced. […]

One of the biggest concerns in the wake of the Brooklyn Nets’ recent coup on James Harden is whether or not he can co-exist with the Nets’ two other superstars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Unsurprisingly, both Durant and Irving were reportedly all-in on bringing Harden to Brooklyn in the hours leading up to […]

Charles Barkley knows that Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets has played with multiple star-studded backcourt throughout his NBA career. He won two championships with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the Golden State Warriors, and now he’ll hoop alongside James Harden and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. When discussing the Harden trade on […]

As expected, Thursday’s episode of NBA on TNT focused on the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets to form a scary trio with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Charles Barkley revealed his first impression about the league’s newest Big 3. Sure enough, the straight-shooting TNT analyst offered his skepticism right away. […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is clearly not a fan of how James Harden handled his exit with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The Beard got his wish on Wednesday to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets following one of the biggest trades in recent memory. While Shaq is also no stranger […]

Most prestige players of today’s league refrain from publicly declaring their desire to remain with a franchise for the rest of their careers. In most cases than none, it usually leads to that said player walking back those statements when they’re either traded or sign with another team. James Harden however, made the mistake of […]

Right after James Harden was dealt to the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving is still a central point of focus among the newly formed trio which also includes Kevin Durant. ESPN commentator Jackie MacMullan revealed tough words she spoke to Irving in a past encounter. While appearing on “The Ryen Russillo Podcast,” MacMullan went on to […]

The James Harden era has come to an end with the Houston Rockets after he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Despite how the end of his time in Houston unfolded, the Rockets released their tribute video for Harden after his blockbuster trade to the Nets. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1349836447696760835?s=20 It all began when the Rockets […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to a viral tweet depicting his hypothetical reaction to the James Harden trade. James clearly found humor in the short clip, which jokingly quips Harden was dealt to the “Nets” and also features the LeBron impersonator saying he is not Thanos, the Titan character of Marvel fame. Check […]

The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to be the favorites to land James Harden for months on end. Philly seemed to have the best trade chip in Ben Simmons, and Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey had plenty of experience building a roster around Harden during his days as general manager of the Houston Rockets. But, […]

The Brooklyn Nets acquired James Harden in a huge blockbuster deal on Wednesday. However, work still needs to be done to fill out the roster. Brooklyn trades away center Jarrett Allen, guard Caris LeVert, and forward Taurean Prince as part of the Harden madness. The Nets had previously lost Spencer Dinwiddie for the year due […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a huge trade and took a big risk to acquire James Harden. Harden is now reunited with Kevin Durant which gives Brooklyn two of the best offensive players in the NBA. They’ve played together before and they should mesh smoothly. How Kyrie Irving factors into all of this is the big […]

The Brooklyn Nets one of the NBA’s most formidable lineups when they acquired All-Star James Harden from the Houston Rockets to pair with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. However, one concern about the team is that its stars, especially Harden and Irving, need the ball in their hands to be effective. However, Nets general manager […]

James Harden has helped the Houston Rockets reach the playoffs in every season since coming over from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets is the best chance for Harden to compete for a championship. Here is what Nets general manager Sean Marks had to say on the recent acquisition of Harden, […]

Right when superstar James Harden joins the Brooklyn Nets to help the franchise win a championship, point guard Kyrie Irving’s status is uncertain. There have been talks about Irving sitting out for the rest of the season, but ESPN’s Malika Andrews reported that Irving had different plans: Sean Marks said that signing James Harden wasn't […]

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA world when they acquired James Harden from the Houston Rockets, forming one of the best big three’s in NBA history. The Nets were already one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but acquiring a superstar talent like James Harden makes them clear favorites to win the Eastern […]

Now that James Harden has arrived, Kyrie Irving is suddenly the third banana for the Brooklyn Nets. It’s not a role Irving expected when he signed a four-year, $136.5 million deal with Brooklyn in July of 2019, and it’s likely not a role he’s ever played in his basketball life. So how will the All-Star […]

James Harden will feel right at home in Brooklyn, as he will sport the number 13, his usual number, for the Nets. But doesn’t Landry Shamet wear the number 13? Not anymore, according to Nets Daily and Shams Charania of The Athletic: So @landryshamet will wear #20. — NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) January 14, 2021 James Harden […]

James Harden was granted his wish of being traded by the Houston Rockets as he now makes his way to the Brooklyn Nets. While he prepares to contribute for his new team, the Nets are targeting Saturday against the Orlando Magic as his debut with the organization, per The Association’s Anthony Puccio. Before Harden can […]

After some heavy drama, James Harden finally got his wish. On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets pulled the trigger on a four-team blockbuster deal that sent the superstar to the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately for Harden, the internet never forgets. Some of the best detectives on the mean streets of Twitter dug up a three-year-old tweet from […]

The Brooklyn Nets landed James Harden in a massive trade with the Houston Rockets, which puts them firmly as a legitimate contender if they can hash out the chemistry on the roster. Despite the Nets getting Harden, Magic Johnson isn’t wavering his pick of the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as NBA champions this season. […]

The Boston Celtics elected not to join the James Harden sweepstakes. After the superstar was dealt to the Celtics’ Eastern Conference rival, the Brooklyn Nets, on Wednesday, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge explained why he opted not to pursue the 2018 MVP. Sort of. “It was just something we didn’t want to do,” he […]

There’s no turning back now. The Brooklyn Nets have officially acquired James Harden in a four-team blockbuster trade that involved the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nets general manager Sean Marks was one of the first to officially welcome the former MVP into the fray, with the high-ranking executive coming out […]

The blockbuster trade that the Brooklyn Nets conducted for James Harden on Wednesday rang throughout the NBA. After the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Davis reacted to Harden’s trade and the Lakers’ early success on the road. Anthony Davis on the Nets’ moves: “They look good on […]