Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, C Nic Claxton, G Cam Thomas, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2028 First-Round Pick (BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – BKN), 2030 First-Round Pick (BKN) 

Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Joel Embiid

Meanwhile, perhaps Harden has been the most influential person in terms of impacting these league-wide trends. 

We’ll start with his trade demand from the Brooklyn Nets. That was quite a surprise. Harden had hardly spent any time in town before he wanted to leave. In a sense, he set a precedent. 

That’s not the first one he’s been involved in setting. When he requested a trade from the Houston Rockets, the organization responded with a historical unique decision.

The Rockets didn’t receive much in return in terms of players – their return package was entirely centered around first-round picks. 

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In fact, the Rockets received the most draft capital that any team ever has in one transaction. With that said, this deal would have the Sixers set a new record. 

Should the Nets help them set it?