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    James Harden traded to Houston

    http://www.koco.com/thunder/James-Ha...5/-/index.html

    The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, two first round picks and a second round pick from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard James Harden, center Cole Aldrich and forwards Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
    "We wanted to sign James to an extension, but at the end of the day, these situations have to work for all those involved. Our ownership group again showed their commitment to the organization with several significant offers," Presti said. "We were unable to reach a mutual agreement, and therefore executed a trade that capitalized on the opportunity to bring in a player of Kevin's caliber, a young talent like Jeremy and draft picks, which will be important to our organizational goal of a sustainable team. We appreciate James, Cole, Daequan and Lazar’s contributions to the Thunder organization and this community and wish them the best in the future.”
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    Unreal. Did not see that coming at all

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    Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

    The Rockets send Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and future draft considerations to the Thunder for Harden, sources tell Y! Sports.
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    Along with All-Star guard James Harden, the Thunder will send Cole Aldridge, Lazr Hayward and Daquan Cook to the Rockets, source tells Y! Sports

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    WTF is a SportsOptions ....

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    Why in the hell? Currently the best 6th man

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    Shocking trade. The Thunder must've thought they couldn't re-sign Harden.

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    Seems like a really stupid trade if OKC did do it. They are gonna trade one of the best offensive players in the league because they wouldn't pony up an extra $8 million for a MAX contract? Says he turned down 8 yrs, $52 mill looking for the MAX of $60. Gimme a break.

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    Heard some rumors about this a week ago.

    Still surprising.

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    WOW that came out of nowhere! That might be a stupid trade for the Thunder. The kid can ball.

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    Negotiations broke down so they shipped him.

    Good on them. martin will be a pretty decent replacement

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    Lakers to the Finals

    Kobe Bryant is Harden's agent

    Dwight Howard told him to go for more money

    Nash said he should be the #1 option on the team and starting

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    lol jermey lin and harden on the same team?

    time to pound the over on the opposing team in every game

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    All the Thunder regular season over 60.5 are dead. No finals for the Thunder.

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    what the hell is sports options?

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    Rockets will be the leading PR team in the Association this season if this holds true. At least them bitches are selling tickets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seaborneq View Post
    All the Thunder regular season over 60.5 are dead. No finals for the Thunder.
    Why? You think they make this trade if they are not confident in Martin?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hawley View Post
    Why? You think they make this trade if they are not confident in Martin?
    What playoff team has Martin been on?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Shocking trade. The Thunder must've thought they couldn't re-sign Harden.
    James Harden Turned Down 4yrs/52M contract

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    Lamb is going to be nice and they get Martin, thunder with a steal

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    Quote Originally Posted by EaglesPhan36 View Post
    Seems like a really stupid trade if OKC did do it.
    The deal is done according to multiple sources, dude.

    They are gonna trade one of the best offensive players in the league because they wouldn't pony up an extra $8 million for a MAX contract? Says he turned down 8 yrs, $52 mill looking for the MAX of $60. Gimme a break.
    They didn't want to pay the luxury tax.

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    http://www.cbssports.com/



    CBS has a breaking news saying multiple reports have confirmed it.

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    ESPN just confirmed it. It's done.

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    Cancel the NBA season, Lakers and Heat should start the finals tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KingJD31 View Post
    Lamb is going to be nice and they get Martin, thunder with a steal
    yep

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    Seaweed nation breaking news harden traded to rockets

    You heard it here first

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    Yeah that's ridiculous, way to go Thunder you got Jeremy Lin in return..... NAWWWWWWT.

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    Sport : NBA Regular Season Wins Basketball
    Selection : Oklahoma City Thunder Season Wins/Oklahoma City Thunder Season Wins 11/1/2012 4:00PM - (PST)Total Points UNDER 59½ +100 for Game
    Risking : 500.00 To Win : 500.00 USD

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    Actually Yisman posted it earlier. Looks like im not on the ball.

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    Smart move by Thunder...

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    for people that dont know alot about kevin martin, he is a bad ass player, ok city will love having him
    plus getting draft picks,

    they might pull off another trade later in the year, hell they're going to have 3 first rd picks

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    The guy with the beard

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    Sell high, I like the trade.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttwarrior1 View Post
    for people that dont know alot about kevin martin, he is a bad ass player, ok city will love having him
    plus getting draft picks,

    they might pull off another trade later in the year, hell they're going to have 3 first rd picks
    Half the first round picks are wash outs. So the Thunder will be lucky to get one good reserve with those three picks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pew Pew View Post
    Sport : NBA Regular Season Wins Basketball
    Selection : Oklahoma City Thunder Season Wins/Oklahoma City Thunder Season Wins 11/1/2012 4:00PM - (PST)Total Points UNDER 59½ +100 for Game
    Risking : 500.00 To Win : 500.00 USD
    I got them at under 60.5 with this dealing of Harden being the main reason.

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