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The Thunder have traded James Harden and three other players to the Rockets for Kevin Martin, rookie Jeremy Lamb, two first-round picks and a second-round pick.
The Rockets will also receive Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward as part of the blockbuster, which was clearly precipitated by Harden's demand for a max contract, and OKC's reluctance to pay him. Harden is expected to get his max extension in Houston, where he slots into the starting SG spot and provides a dynamic option to complement (and take pressure off) Jeremy Lin. The reigning Sixth-Man of the Year will be a focal point of Houston's offense and he should see a nice increase from last season's 31 minutes per game.
The Rockets will also receive Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward as part of the blockbuster, which was clearly precipitated by Harden's demand for a max contract, and OKC's reluctance to pay him. Harden is expected to get his max extension in Houston, where he slots into the starting SG spot and provides a dynamic option to complement (and take pressure off) Jeremy Lin. The reigning Sixth-Man of the Year will be a focal point of Houston's offense and he should see a nice increase from last season's 31 minutes per game.
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