NBA 2016/2017 Season Special Thread
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Sources: Rockets, James Harden agree to $228M super-max extension
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Harden, the runner-up for the NBA's MVP this season, has two years and $59 million left on his current contract. The four-year extension carries a value of $170 million and is the richest extension in the NBA history.
The Rockets have fast-tracked the Harden extension with the arrival of All-Star guard Chris Paul, and are turning full attention to completing a deal with the New York Knicks to acquire eight-time All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony in a trade, league sources said.
With the megadeal, Harden is taking advantage of brand new CBA rules that enable contract extensions for superstars. He became eligible to add four years to his deal after making the All-NBA team in May and the Rockets became focused on locking him into an extension after their season ended.
"Houston is home for me," Harden said in a statement released by the Rockets. "[Owner Leslie Alexander] has shown he is fully committed to winning and my teammates and I are going to keep putting in the work to get better and compete for the title."
Part of the pitch was the Rockets' activity this offseason, as they've been one of the most aggressive teams in the summer at adding talent and convincing Harden to give the organization a long-term commitment. Harden and the front office worked in tandem to recruit Paul in June, with Harden spending time with the star point guard and convincing him they could be successful on the floor together.
Harden closed the sale after Paul had a meeting with the LA Clippers two weeks ago and Paul informed the team he wanted to play for the Rockets. The Clippers and Rockets executed a trade for Paul the next day.
The Rockets followed that up with a series of trades that have allowed them to re-enter the transaction market. The Rockets have been in talks with the Knicks about Anthony, who has informed the Knicks he would waive his no-trade clause if a deal could be worked out with Houston, league sources told ESPN.
The team also landed defensive specialist PJ Tucker on a four-year, $32 million deal. Paul helped recruit Tucker to Houston as they two have been friends since their AAU days growing up in North Carolina.
Harden is coming off a career-best season in which he averaged 29.1 points, a league-best 11.2 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game. He finished as the runner-up to Russell Westbrookin the Most Valuable Player voting.
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Harden's amazing season culminates with NBA's richest extension
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Harden, the runner-up for the NBA's MVP this season, has two years and $59 million left on his current contract. The four-year extension carries a value of $170 million and is the richest extension in the NBA history.
The Rockets have fast-tracked the Harden extension with the arrival of All-Star guard Chris Paul, and are turning full attention to completing a deal with the New York Knicks to acquire eight-time All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony in a trade, league sources said.
With the megadeal, Harden is taking advantage of brand new CBA rules that enable contract extensions for superstars. He became eligible to add four years to his deal after making the All-NBA team in May and the Rockets became focused on locking him into an extension after their season ended.
"Houston is home for me," Harden said in a statement released by the Rockets. "[Owner Leslie Alexander] has shown he is fully committed to winning and my teammates and I are going to keep putting in the work to get better and compete for the title."
Part of the pitch was the Rockets' activity this offseason, as they've been one of the most aggressive teams in the summer at adding talent and convincing Harden to give the organization a long-term commitment. Harden and the front office worked in tandem to recruit Paul in June, with Harden spending time with the star point guard and convincing him they could be successful on the floor together.
Harden closed the sale after Paul had a meeting with the LA Clippers two weeks ago and Paul informed the team he wanted to play for the Rockets. The Clippers and Rockets executed a trade for Paul the next day.
The Rockets followed that up with a series of trades that have allowed them to re-enter the transaction market. The Rockets have been in talks with the Knicks about Anthony, who has informed the Knicks he would waive his no-trade clause if a deal could be worked out with Houston, league sources told ESPN.
The team also landed defensive specialist PJ Tucker on a four-year, $32 million deal. Paul helped recruit Tucker to Houston as they two have been friends since their AAU days growing up in North Carolina.
Harden is coming off a career-best season in which he averaged 29.1 points, a league-best 11.2 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game. He finished as the runner-up to Russell Westbrookin the Most Valuable Player voting.
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Ndugu yangu huonekani kabisa. Kwema lakini.
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Habari wakuu. Za masiku? Dah asee ni long time ila nimeona sio mbaya nikiwajulia hali.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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Poa brother !! Tunasubiri Msimu mpya uanze, Kwa jirani Cavs pado panawaka moto maana KI na LJ wamekuwa mafahari wawili
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Tupo King Shaat ila kwa sasa tuko likizo tukitafakari namna ya kukabiliana na wimbi la kuibuka kwa madikteta lililoikumba dunia kwa sasa kisiasa. Kwa upande wa michezo Warriors naona mambo yametulia vijana wakiinadi Basketball sehemu mbalimbali ulimwenguni huku wakitengeneza mkwanja. Wahasimu wao wakubwa Cavaliers bado wanatafuta namna ya kujipanga msimu ujao kwani vijana kama KI nao wangependa watoke kwenye kivuli cha LBJ. Timu zilizobaki nazo zinajitahidi kutoka kwenye kundi la wasindikizaji ili nao waonekane wapo wakivuma. Safari hii tunaweza kushuhudia changamoto nzito kuliko msimu uliopita.
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Wakuu asee naoa hivi karibuni 12 August 2017. Mnisamehe kwa late announcement wazee.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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Nashukuru sana mkuu.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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Mzee naona utakuwa honeymoon sasa...scoring em 3 pt like nobody's business
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What? Hongera sana King Shaat, unajua humu tunaingia kwa nadra sana labda mpaka hapo msimu wa mchezo wetu pendwa utakapoanza rasmi. Naomba mjitahidi kutu-tag mapema mnapokuwa na jambo la muhimu kama hili. Nimeingia humu kwa bahati leo baada ya kupata notification tu la sivyo nisingejua hata...!
I hope you had a wanderful marriage na nakutakia kila aina ya furaha katika maisha yako ya baadaye ila nina ushauri moja tu mdogo. From now on it is not a question of what's best for you as an individual, but what's best for both of you as a couple. Umepewa kifungo cha maisha hivyo serve all your term responsibly, faithfully and honorably (till death do you apart!) Cheers!
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Hahaha pilau ililiwa Chugga man
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
King Shaat
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Hahaha hell yeah, son!
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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Nashukuru sana kwa ushauri mzuri bro!
Na mnisamehe kwa late info, ni kwamba tu huku nako kuingia ni mvivu, bila msimu ni kwa nadra sana. Ila shughuli ilienda fresh.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
laki si pesa.
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mi mawazo yangu yote mnaofuatilia NBA mnaishi Marekani.....kumbe unakaa Kwa mromboo Arusha?
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Hahaha mnigga umenichekesha kinyama ariff. Hahaha so na wale washabiki wa Barca nao wanaishi Spain? Hahaha acha zako man.
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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Habari wakuu. Asee hii Megatrade ya juzi asee imenishtua sio kidogo ingawa nlikuwa naskiaskia tetesi za trade on Kyrie.
Yaan ghafla bin vuup nakutana na news ya exchange ya historia.
Asee kama wadau, emb tupieni mawazo yenu juu ya
Nani Kafaidi Sana Katika Trade Hii Kati ya Cavs na Celtics?
Asanteni
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Yaan ghafla bin vuup nakutana na news ya exchange ya historia.
Asee kama wadau, emb tupieni mawazo yenu juu ya
Nani Kafaidi Sana Katika Trade Hii Kati ya Cavs na Celtics?
Asanteni
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.