Sacramento Kings Receive: James Harden

Houston Rockets Receive: Buddy Hield, Marvin Bagley III, Jabari Parker, 2021 1st Round Pick, 2023 1st Round Pick, 2025 1st Round Pick, 2027 1st Round Pick

James Harden going to the Sacramento Kings would create a dynamic backcourt along with De’Aaron Fox. It is obvious, but this deal would not come cheap for the Kings. This is something they can prepare for.

Houston would get a starter in Hield along with rotation players like Jabari Parker and Marvin Bagley III. The Rockets will also have the chance to retain first-round picks in alternating years beginning in 2021. Three players and four picks seem like an excellent return for Harden.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal centered around James Harden benefits both the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets.