Atlanta Hawks Receive: James Harden, PJ Tucker, Ben McLemore, Jae’Sean Tate

Houston Rockets Receive: De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, Onyeka Okongwu, Kevin Huerter, Tony Snell, 2021 1st Round Pick, 2023 1st Round Pick

It takes a lot to land a player of James Harden’s caliber. The Atlanta Hawks would be experiencing this first hand by trading away John Collins, De’Andre Hunter, and Onyeka Okongwu as the centerpieces of their trade package for the former NBA MVP.

The Houston Rockets would also send a few solid contributors to the Hawks to help formulate a supporting cast and meet minimum player requirements. PJ Tucker would slot in playing a small ball four role while Ben McLemore and Jae’Sean Tate would fill the wings.

Let’s take a look at how this trade centered around James Harden would benefit both the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets.