James Harden Traded from Thunder to Rockets in 2012

• James Harden was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets in 2012.
• The trade happened quickly, as recalled by James Harden.
• Thunder's Sam Presti did not inform Kevin Durant about the trade beforehand.
• The trade marked a significant change in Harden's NBA career trajectory.
• The event was reported by multiple outlets including ESPN and Yahoo Sports.