On February 11, Beijing time, after the Brooklyn Nets and sent Harden, Millsap to Bency, Seth Curry, Drummond, as well as an unprotected 2022 first-round pick and a protected 2027 first-round draft pick, the Nets finally officially announced the result of the transaction.
On the Nets' official social media, the Nets wrote, "Ben is coming to Brooklyn." At the same time, the Nets posted a number of honors for Simmons: "3-time All-Star player, 2020 third team, twice selected for the best defensive team, 2018 draft winner."
For Harden's departure, the Nets posted a picture of James Harden and wrote: "Thank you for everything you have done for us, @James Harden."
At the same time, the Nets GM also gave a statement, he wrote: "The team warmly welcomes Simmons, Curry, Chuang Shen and their families to Brooklyn. Simmons has a super ability to organize offense, he is the best defensive team, the best team player, Seth has also proved himself to be one of the league's best three-point shooters, and in the past decade, Chuang Shen has been one of the league's top rebounders. All in all, the three of them will make our squad more deep, rich and balanced. ”
"It was a tough decision to trade Harden, I think it was the best decision for everyone and we thank Harden, Millsap, Bemburi for their contributions to the team on and off the court."