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\nUnable to reach an agreement, the Oklahoma City Thunder has officially agreed to trade their 6th Man of the Year, James Harden, to the Houston Rockets. <\/p>\nHarden, who felt he deserved the league maximum of four years, $60 Million, turned down a four-year, $52 Million extension with Oklahoma City Saturday night. <\/p>\n
Houston didn't waste no time, as they have agreed to meet the All-Star's wishes by giving him a max deal no later than Wednesday, right before Harden officially becomes a free agent. <\/p>\n
In exchange for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, and two future first-round picks, the Thunder are sending away James Harden, Daequan Cook, Lazar Hayward, and Cole Adrich.<\/p>\n
Harden, who only started 7 times, dominated off the bench, averaging 16.8 points and 4.1 rebounds last season, while being one of the key players for OKC in the 2012 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n
\"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.\" Thunder general manager Sam Presti said.<\/p>\n
It's always business and never personal... Right?<\/p>\n