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The Rockets-Nets trade for James Harden in 2021 just got a whole lot more interesting Tae Davis Jersey thanks to Kevin Durant.Just when you thought 2022 NBA Free Agency may be a bit dull, Brooklyn's superstar forward a sured it will be anything but as he formally requested a trade according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell . Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) More reports filed in shortly thereafter, with the Suns are Durant's preferred destination. that Miami is also on Durant's "wish list," but the Nets hold all the leverage."As the Nets prepare to move one of the most valuable trade a sets ever on the market, the entire roster will (be) available to discu s in deals," . "Teams have been calling on Durant, and the Nets will certainly look for a historic return on players and draft picks."MORE: It has been a whirlwind of a year for the Nets franchise, as this news comes on the heels of a Kyrie Irving saga that lasted a few days. The All-Star guard was in contract negotiations and to search for potential sign-and-trade destinations before swiftly changing his mind and electing to pick up his $37 million player option to remain in Brooklyn.During that confusion, Durant was "considering options with his future" and even though Irving committed to the Nets, Durant appears ready to Davion Davis Jersey move on.With Brooklyn's franchise nearly in shambles, it feels like an important time to rehash what the organization went through to a semble its "Big 3" of Durant, Irving and James Harden.MORE: The Nets sold the farm to add Harden to their duo of Durant and Irving. After trading Harden Phillip Lindsay Jersey to the 76ers at the deadline, Durant requesting a trade and Irving potentially also on the way out if Durant leaves, Brooklyn may not have any of its Big 3 just two seasons later and the Rockets are by far the biggest winners. Back at the start of the 2020-21 season, Harden from the Rockets with the Nets as his primary destination to team up with All-Stars Durant and Irving.The Nets were able to accommodate that request in a four-team deal that also included the Cavaliers and Pacers.Take a look at how the trade shook out for each team.Nets received:James HardenRockets received:Victor Oladipo, Rodions Kurucs, Dante Exum, Bucks' first-round pick in 2022, Nets' first-round Jimmy Morrissey Jersey picks in 2022, 2024, 2026 (all unprotected) and Nets' first-round pick swaps in 2021, 2023, 2025, 2027 (all unprotected).Pacers received:Caris LeVert, Rockets' 2023 second-round pickCavaliers received:Jarrett Allen, Taurean PrinceFor those keeping score at home, the Nets sent Allen (who became an All-Star the very next season) to the Cavaliers, LeVert to the Pacers and four first-round picks and four first-round pick swaps all unprotected to the Rockets.Just two years later, as the Nets are in danger of losing all three of Harden, Durant and Irving, Houston is sitting pretty on its end of the deal. Here's what the Rockets have remaining from that deal:Nets' first-round picks (unprotected): 2022, 2024, 2026Nets' first-round pick swaps (unprotected):2023, 2025, 2027If the Nets do end up losing all three of their stars, those picks become significantly more valuable as the Rockets will have plenty of a sets to build their intriguing young core.The Rockets have clear building blocks in youthful players like Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. They added to that core in this past draft, taking Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason and TyTy Washington in the first round.With their haul of Nets draft picks in the vault, Houston is now looking like one of the Charlie Heck Jersey most promising futures in the NBA.