When the Houston Rockets acquired James Harden, it was arguably the most consequential trade in franchise history. A new list from Bleacher Report says it was the 7th most lopsided trade in recent sports history.
You read right. Not basketball - sports. The trade is the 5th-highest NBA deal on the list. The Rockets executed one of the best deals in recent NBA history when they acquired their long-time franchise player.
So, Rockets fans surely won't mind taking a look back on the trade.
Rockets fleeced Thunder in historic deal
Let's look at the deal in its entirety, and then break down the implications.