After the Nets had lacked the time or possibly the interest in lobbying de Blasio, financial records show they agreed to spend $18,000 a month on lobbying Adams for 18 months. That lobbying, though, ended after a few weeks when Adams lifted the restrictions against unvaccinated players, according to a source. But the very same day they inked that lobbying contract, Harden spoke with general manager Sean Marks and then Tsai, requesting a trade. Just over 48 hours later, Harden was gone to the 76ers, taking with him hopes of seeing that prolific Big 3 lead the Nets to a title.