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Boston Celtics: 2 trades to get James Harden on either the Bucks or Heat

By Mark Nilon

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2019 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2019 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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With recent rumors rumbling about how James Harden would consider trades to both Milwaukee and Miami, we at HH have concocted 2 ways in which the Boston Celtics can make a trade happen.

Though the NBA preseason is currently underway — with the Boston Celtics playing this coming Tuesday — this hasn’t stopped the antics from this wild offseason from continuing.

Perhaps the biggest storyline across the association has been the dilemma in Houston, where the Rockets have looked more like the television series Degrasse than an NBA franchise, what with the immense drama that has ensued seemingly since the end of their 2019-20 campaign.

From Daryl Morey’s public departure announcement in the Houston Chronicle to the trade of Russell Westbrook just last week, what once seemed to be a team on the verge of a championship now looks like they may be on the precipice of their demise.

The most recent rumblings in regard to the organization are that their current franchise cornerstone, James Harden, is reportedly interested in changing zip codes, and has a few Eastern Conference contenders in mind.

While it’s been known for some time now that the superstar guard has had an interest in teaming with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, new reports have surfaced that the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat would also be acceptable landing spots as well.

Just the other day, my co-expert Andrew Hughes penned a piece discussing 3 trades the Boston Celtics could partake in to help expedite a deal to one of Harden’s well-known desired destinations.

Today, we continue on with this trend, as we discuss 2 trades the Cs could be involved in to help land the All-Star on both Milwaukee and Miami: