James Harden on the Rockets: 'We can have something special here'

The Houston Rockets took a big leap towards not just getting back into the NBA playoffs but becoming a perennial postseason contender, when the team traded for shooting guard James Harden. The three-year veteran had been a key piece of the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2011-12, but after turning down a contract extension was traded to Houston in exchange for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, two first round picks and a second round pick. While the Rockets also acquired ...