The TV series James Harden is now finished at the Houston Rockets. After weeks and weeks of rumors, the full-back has finally been sent to the Brooklyn Nets. The Texans favored the Nets’ offer in particular because of the many picks offered.
Long competing with the Philadelphia Sixers for the 31-year-old, Brooklyn had a strong ally in that battle: the owner of the Rockets. Tilman Fertitta. Indeed, according to the information by Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes, the Houston boss really didn’t want to trade Harden with the Sixers.
Why such a position? The presence, as GM, of Daryl Morey among the 76ers! Indeed, Fertitta did not wish to allow the reunion of the two men in Philadelphia after the departure of the leader of the Rockets during the last offseason.
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This choice on Fertitta’s part probably explains Houston’s gluttony with the 76ers. As we know, in a possible deal with Philadelphia, the Texan team automatically claimed Ben Simmons, but also Tyrese Maxey.
A very high price tag to damp Morey’s interest in James Harden? This is a real possibility …
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