The best trade Nets could offer Rockets for James Harden

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Brooklyn Nets Receive: James Harden, Robert Covington

Houston Rockets Receive: Caris LeVert, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince, 2020 1st Round Pick (via PHI), 2021 1st Round Pick (via BKN), 2023 1st Round Pick (via BKN), 2025 1st Round Pick

That’s a lot of NBA Draft picks…but for a perennial MVP candidate like Jamse Harden— that’s what it takes to get a deal done. The Brooklyn Nets would need to come prepared to part with key players like Caris LeVert, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Jarrett Allen to get something done.

The Nets would take on $7.8 million in added salary by acquiring Harden ($41.2M) and Robert Covington ($12.1M). However, they would save some spending overall since they wouldn’t retain the No. 19 pick.

Let’s take a look at how this NBA blockbuster trade centered around James Harden is beneficial for both the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets.

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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth is an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network and Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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