Harden was a really good player in OKC, but never had to be the guy to carry the team night after night. He was the best sixth man in the league, and people thought he could be really good, but he had yet to be the #1 option on a team. He had seven career starts in OKC.

Morey gave up practically nothing, and convinced OKC to part ways with him, (a year before they had to) and the gamble paid off, as Harden blossomed into a star.

Now, the Rockets have the inside track to re-sign him, as they can offer him a longer contract worth more money, and he didn't have to give up any pieces to get him.

Is that not a smart move? If it was so obvious, how come no other GM beat him out for it? No one could have done better than Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and two draft picks?