Two NBA superstars finally got their wish in one trade -- James Harden has been shipped to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons.
The blockbuster deal is currently being finalized, according to Shams Charania ... and will reportedly include Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks heading to Brooklyn.
The trade officially ends Simmons' stand-off with the Sixers -- he hasn't played a minute of basketball this season ... saying he was not mentally prepared to compete.
More recently, Harden reportedly hated his time in BK ... and was hoping to get traded to a new franchise.
It's crushing for Sixers coach Doc Rivers, who told us back in the summer he wanted Simmons back this season.
The move rocks the Eastern Conference -- the Sixers are currently 5th in the standings with a 32-22 record ... and the Nets are sitting in 8th with a 29-25 record.
While Simmons hasn't played, Harden has been productive with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists.