It feels like an eternity since the Houston Rockets traded James Harden. With the Nets' 0-6 start, it's a deal that still benefits them.
At the time, the deal was controversial. Some critics panned the Rockets' return. What are these first-round picks? Shouldn't they get something tangible for their franchise player?
Fast-forward to 2025. The Nets are perhaps the worst team in the NBA. They're unlikely to right the ship in two years:
And that's when the Rockets own their next Nets pick.
Rockets stand to land lottery pick from Nets
More specifically, the Rockets own the rights to swap that Nets pick.