​James Harden trade Watch has finally come to an end. Harden an eight time all star is on his way to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. The Nets know their new big three can make them championship contenders. Multiple teams bid on Harden including Miami, Philly, Denver, Milwaukee but in the end the Net's found a way to keep Kyrie Irving and get a deal done.

The trade is a rare four team deal involving the Pacers, Rockets, Nets and Cavs.

The Rockets receive Victor Oladipo, Rodions Kurucs, four 1st round picks and four pick swaps.

The Nets receive James Harden. 

The Pacers receive Caris Levert , 2nd round pick.

The Cavs receive Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince.


The Rockets wanted a star in return and they could have that if Oladipo returns to form. The Pacers have long coveted Levert and Oladipo was more available than publicly admitted. 

​The Cavs really like both young players they got and the Milwaukee 1st is likely a late one.

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​James Harden insists he wants out of Houston, the Rockets are asking for a haul to aid in what many consider to be an impending rebuild. 
Thus far only a handful of teams seem to have strong interest all are on Harden's trade list. 
The Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks are the most engaged suitors.

A trusted league source has confirmed to us the Bucks are making a push to land Harden via trade. A package of Brook Lopez, Donte Divencenzo and two 2nd round picks being discussed. The Rockets don't feel that is enough so the Bucks are shopping Khris Middleton in an attempt to garner additional assets from a 3rd team for him.

At the moment we aren't there yet. We have been told that if the 76ers would part with Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid Harden would have been a 76er already but thus far neither has been offered in trade talks.  The Heat aren't offering Tyler Herro or Bam Adebayo creating a window of opportunity for the Bucks to potentially Trade for James Harden and convince Giannis to stay. More to come as we receive updates.

Update: The Nuggets and Raptors are both making a push to trade for James Harden we have been told  Michael Porter Jr and Jamal Murray are on the table in trade talks.

NBA Trade season is upon us. Dec 15th is the first key date with Jan 15th and the February trade deadline to follow. Here is all the latest intel that has been shared with us.

D'angelo  Russell is at the top of the Miami Heat's trade shopping list.
Some names on Atlanta Hawks trade shopping list. D'Angelo Russell, Demar Derozan and Kevin Love.
The following teams have all had at least a conversation with regard to a Kevin Love trade.
Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks
Indiana Pacers
Houston Rockets
Miami Heat

The Golden State Warriors are placing Kevin Looney on the trade block going into deadline.

League source confirms two teams showing strongest interest in Kevin Love. New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks.

The Indiana Pacers have placed Myles Turner on the trade block.

Two teams to watch on Gallinari trade front Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks.

According to a trusted league source the New York Knicks intend to target Bradley Beal as a January or trade deadline acquisition. The Wizards currently aren't open to moving Beal but if the season goes as poorly as most of us expect their stance could soften. The Knicks love the idea of a big 3 of Julius Randle, Rj Barrett and Beal.

​Other teams with confirmed trade interest are the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. The Knicks however according to our source will likely be the most aggressive suitor. More to come as we get updates.

It's looking promising for Houston Rocket fan's as they are currently the clear frontrunners.

One executive with knowledge of the situation went as far as to say " if Russell Westbrook is not a part of Houston Rockets within a week I will be shocked."*
*Note this executive does not work for Houston Rockets and was offering third party opinion.

However the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Minn Timberwolves and Miami Heat are still in pursuit.

The following teams have rejected or said not interested in regards to trading for Russell Westbrook:

San Antonio Spurs
Indiana Pacers
New York Knicks
​Sacramento Kings

​It appears the rebuild is starting in OKC. Paul George is gone and the Thunder have made everyone available.

​Thus far several teams have had at least a conversation regarding a Russell Westbrook trade:
New York Knicks
Chicago Bulls
Detroit Pistons
Sacramento Kings
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks

Our sources confirm the 3 most interested teams thus far are Bucks, Heat, Pistons
Steven Adams being packaged in deal was among scenarios discussed.
More to come as we hear it.

 Blake Griffin and Trae Young both recently posted cryptic tweets. Griffin with the eyes emoji and Young saying how quickly things change. The internet went wild with speculation of an upcoming trade. We here at Basketball Rehab can confirm a Blake Griffin trade is in the works. The Pistons finally realizing it is time to rebuild and the Hawks, Knicks, Lakers and Hornets among interested suitors.

​Nothing is currently close but keep an eye on draft day as Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond might both be on their way out of the motor city. A trade by August is very likely. More trade details to come as we have them.

Here is a summary of the latest NBA trade chatter and rumors

The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies are discussing a Ricky Rubio and Mike Conley trade.

The Detroit Pistons inquired about Lakers PG Lonzo Ball via trade. The Lakers have no interest in moving ball unless it lands star or better level talent.

The Portland Trailblazers have expressed trade interest in SF Otto Porter Jr And PF Kevin Love.

The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies have discussed a Brandon Knight trade. Grizzlies would recieve Knight, Hou 2019 1st and Marquese Chriss, players going to Houston are not concrete. Some names discussed: Garrett Temple, Jamychal Green and Justin Holliday.

The Sacramento Kings are listening to trade offers on C Willie Cauley Stein.

The Pistons also inquired about a Mike Conley trade but talks went nowhere.

There are whispers LA Clippers PG Milos Teosdic will be moved by the trade deadline. He is not currently a key part of their rotation.

The Portland Trailblazers are aggressively searching for a 3rd star to pair with Damian Lillard and CJ Mcollum. Marc Gasol and Anthony Davis have both been targeted via trade. Jusuf Nurkic would likely be the centerpiece of a deal.