Has James Harden been traded, and if so, to which team, what were the key players and/or draft picks involved in the trade, and what is the immediate and long-term impact of this trade on both the team trading Harden and the team acquiring him, particularly considering their championship aspirations and roster composition? Also, what were the primary reasons and reported motivations behind Harden wanting to be traded in the first place?
Answer
Yes, James Harden has been traded multiple times.
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October 27, 2012: Traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets.
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January 14, 2021: Traded by the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets.
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February 10, 2022: Traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- October 31, 2023: Traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers.