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OKC Thunder trade James Harden to Houston
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10-28-2012, 09:14 AM | #16 | |
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As far as the total deal I believe we fleeced the Rockets, but when you see the core group get so far part of you wants to see them finish it. If you stay pat that day may never come. It's a bold unexpected move. Once the shock wears off people will start to see the value. |
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10-28-2012, 09:20 AM | #17 |
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Harden is one hell of a player. But you aren't going to pay him that kind of coin to be essentially a 6th man. Okc has a ton of talent outside of harden where this trade doesn't matter. And they get some solid young guys. I think Houston is incredibly stupid or giving up a quality guard like lamb who costs them peanuts right now.
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10-28-2012, 10:46 PM | #20 |
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10-28-2012, 10:48 PM | #21 |
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The other is from Dallas. That could end up being a good pick if their veteran players miss a lot of time. Doesn't say it's top 3 or lottery protected though.
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10-28-2012, 10:51 PM | #22 |
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Bad trade for both teams. Harden is overrated and not really the star Houston's looking for, but he's going to be paid like one anyway. OKC just downgraded themselves immensely. Either the Clippers or Lakers are winning the West now.
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10-28-2012, 10:52 PM | #23 |
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Harden overrated? That's hilarious.
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I found that funny too. It's all about the Lakers this year. Glad they made the trade
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They use him the same way the Spurs use Ginobli. Its not really misleading as he doesnt start, but he can be a starter.
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10-28-2012, 10:58 PM | #28 |
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Him not starting was more about Westbrook and Durant than it was about Harden. It's not like they were using someone even close in his spot. Thabo is a good defender and fits with the firs unit in the first quarter, but that's about it.
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They got 2 #1's, an expiring contract in Kevin Martin that will be a valuable chip come the trade deadline and a young player with a lot of potential in Jeremy Lamb. I think Harden has max dollars value to a lot of teams that want instant offense. He's not a max player to OKC, but he sure as hell is to Houston and a dozen other teams.
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