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The Rockets and Wizards have discussed a deal centered on Russell Westbrook for John Wall, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium
No traction yet, Rockets are seeking more assets.

What in the world? OMG! Is John Wall healthy enough to play? When was the last time he was a superstar?

I dont get this trade
Both players play the same and cant shoot
Wall with a stupid contract

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Battle of the shit contracts

This post was edited by Monkeykid on Nov 17 2020 05:09pm

I'd be okay taking on John Wall for Russell Westbrook if the Wizards are throwing in a first-round pick or two.
The Rockets are looking for more assets in such a trade so it makes sense. It doesn't hurt to explore everything.
John Wall's contract is the same as Russell Westbrook in terms of years left. Three. Can opt out after two more.

Seriously, a Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal tandem may be good enough to get the Wizards to the Eastern Conference Finals.

People forget that Russ was playing at an exceptional MVP level prior to the pandemic. At the bubble he was a shadow of himself.
Not to make excuses but he was coming off COVID-19, didn't practice for weeks and then had that right quad strain in the playoffs.

But we'll see. Surely the Rockets can get a good trade package for Russell Westbrook. John Wall and some future draft picks isn't terrible once I think about it. I'd have to know what exactly the Hornets and Knicks are offering. It may just be that the Wizards put together the best trade. If that's the case then I'm okay with it.

Same thing goes for James Harden. He may want to go to Brooklyn but the Rockets have to send him where the best deal is offered.

LMAO if they trade for Wall rofl

The draft is tomorrow? Or next Wednesday?!?

WISEMANNNNNNNNN

LOL, I'll accept it if it happens though. Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day. Just be ready for anything.
At least the Rockets are going to draft a player #16 overall. It won't be another boring draft this year.

Dominicano, the draft is tomorrow. 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.

Odds for James Harden’s team next season:

Rockets -150
Nets +200
76ers +750
Heat +1800
Knicks +1800
Celtics +1800

Tomorrow my man

Jrue is quite a bit taller and longer than Bledsoe, and more versatile defensively too (can defend the 1-3)... He's definitely a better defender. They're fixing something that wasn't broken on that end though, like you said they were #1 in defense anyway and Bledsoe more than holds his own.

Offensively, they're not really changing a whole lot in terms of style of play. Jrue's game is driving to the rim, which he's really good at. He's an okay shooter (still better than Bledsoe though) but he has been inconsistent as fuck on the catch & shoot situations over the last 5 years. Jrue brings a higher basketball IQ for sure, and he's better at running point (let's not forget Jrue was an All-Star point guard at 22 years old).

The biggest gain for Milwaukee (and i'm sure a big reason for the move) is that Jrue can be an alpha and dominate when needed, especially in the playoffs. Unlike Bledsoe, Jrue doesn't disappear in big moments and has a high IQ and is a lot more reliable. They won't have to worry about him disappearing like Bledsoe did. Plus, Jrue is a great person and will be an awesome fit to the locker room.

I'm not entirely sure if it was a necessary move considering what they gave up, but they're desperate to keep Giannis and i guess they felt this was something they had to pull the trigger on. Jrue is probably the most underrated player in the league in my eyes though, and in many peoples eyes (i.e. KD who said Jrue is the best defensive guard in the league). They're going to love him in Milwaukee.

tl;dr: Style of play wise, Jrue doesn't seem like the best fit. But it will probably work out because he brings that reliable go-to mentality more so than Bledsoe and he's a smarter player.

This post was edited by Sixers on Nov 17 2020 05:47pm