James Harden is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets

NBA superstar James Harden is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team deal.

Harden will reunite with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant as well as Kyrie Irving to lead one of the East's top contenders.

The move, which also involves Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers, sees Houston receive Dante Exum, Rodions Kurcus, plus four first round draft picks, as well as pick swaps.

Cleveland are acquiring Brooklyn's Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince, in exchange for a 2024 second round pick and Caris Levert goes from Brooklyn to Indiana, while Victor Oladipo goes from Indiana to Houston.

Harden's relationship with the Rockets has soured over recent days after he was told to stay away from team practice.

That came after Harden publicly vented his frustration at the team's performances following a second consecutive defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.