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Rockets finalizing trade of Covington to Blazers, Harden asking for trade to Nets
Read full article: Rockets finalizing trade of Covington to Blazers, Harden asking for trade to NetsHOUSTON – The clock is officially ticking down towards Wednesday’s NBA draft and finally, the Rockets will have a draft pick after being left out the last three years. The initial pick will come on Wednesday when the Rockets use the Blazers slot at #16 overall. Meanwhile, the future of James Harden continues to earn national headlines. KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy confirmed that the Rockets offered Harden a two-year extension worth $103 million, but Harden quickly turned it down. That team, according to sources, is the Brooklyn Nets, where he would be paired alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.