Golden State Warriors: 7 Fantasy trade packages for James Harden

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 04: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a foul by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 4, 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 - MAY 04: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a foul by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 4, 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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Package 4

The Golden State Warriors understand it will take a massive package simply to get James Harden. Yet, they could still push the Houston Rockets to include a bit more than just Harden.

P.J. Tucker is one of the league’s best 3-and-D players. He won’t be a full replacement for Draymond Green, but he certainly does better than most. Swapping Green for Tucker is something the Warriors could live with if it means adding Harden to the roster.

Obviously, it would take more than that to get the deal done. The Rockets would ask for another prospect like Andrew Wiggins and a pair of picks to capitalize on the rebuild. As we’ve said, losing those picks won’t mean much when the Warriors are battling for championships over the next few years.

Harden and Tucker fill in roles perfectly with the Warriors. As long as Harden is willing to adapt to the Dubs’ selfless system, this is a dynasty in the making.