Charlotte Hornets Receive: Russell Westbrook, Tobias Harris
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: James Harden, Robert Covington
Houston Rockets Receive: Ben Simmons, Al Horford, Matisse Thybulle, Malik Monk, No. 3 Pick, No. 21 Pick, 2021 1st Round Pick (via PHI), 2022 1st Round Pick (via CHA – Top 5 Prot.)
Not only are the three superstars being dealt but Tobias Harris and Al Horford are also thrown into the mix. These three teams are going in completely different directions with this deal.
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to win a championship and get rid of some bad contracts. In Houston, the Rockets could look to completely blow it up and rebuild with Stephen Silas on the sideline. As for the Charlotte Hornets, they are just looking for relevance.
When looking at this trade team-by-team, it is a bit easier to understand each point-of-view.