It all started with the statements of James Harden after the Rockets’ last loss. The bearded man criticized the team, his teammates and explained that it was over. Houston got the message and got into action.
Hours later, James Harden was sent to Brooklyn, as he had requested several months ago. A multitude of players and draft rounds are involved.
James Harden sent to Brooklyn, massive mega trade!
We thought the trade had been finalized and completed between the 3 teams, namely Brooklyn, Houston and Cleveland, but finally, a new upheaval. Indiana got into the deal and put Victor Oladipo on the table.
Caris LeVert who was to be the centerpiece of the transfer with Jarret Allen will ultimately not go to Texas (just like Allen for that matter). The full-back of BK finally takes the direction of Indiana while Victor Oladipo joins the Rockets.
The Rockets are expanding the deal to send Caris LeVert to the Pacers for Victor Oladipo, sources tell ESPN.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 13, 2021
For Houston, the evening was above all an opportunity to recover a large number of draft rounds to rebuild, but the pick of Victor Oladipo, who had been in strained relations for several months with some of his teammates and the staff, is a interesting idea. Rid of Harden, the team can now move forward around the trio Christian Wood, John Wall and Victor Oladipo. This should not take the first places in the West, but could give some impetus to a revenge group.
For Caris LeVert, Indiana is certainly the ideal destination. The team revolves around the Sabonis – Brogdon duo in great shape at the moment. LeVert should logically inherit the titular shooting guard position. It is a stable, well organized, well coached and ambitious group. In short, the perfect setting for this young player who must now pass a course. In Brooklyn, he could have hoped to go far in the playoffs but would never have had the responsibilities he will now have with the Pacers. With Indiana, he will be part of the executives and can, there too, hope to go far next spring.
John Wall, a comeback for a great promise in 2021
