Houston Rockets Receive: F Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G Jalen Green, F Jae’Sean Tate, Multiple First-Round Picks
In this NBA trade scenario, the New Orleans Pelicans would be moving on from Zion Williamson and would send him to the Houston Rockets. In return, Jalen Green would be the centerpiece of their return.
The Rockets have no shortage of intriguing draft capital at their disposal in order to use in a trade to get a deal done. It’s hard to put an exact figure on how many picks would be required, but the 2022 first-round pick they have could end up being quite a valuable one.
Right now, the Rockets hold the No. 3 odds for the top overall pick, and that will likely hold. Of course, it could end up being an unfavorable outcome for them much like the Oklahoma City Thunder experienced falling down to the No. 6 overall pick in last year’s draft.
The draft capital involved in this deal is left ambiguous due to the potential outcome of the lottery odds. If the pick ends up being in the top three, it certainly changes the landscape.
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Jae’Sean Tate would be included in the return for the Pelicans and he could slot in at the four spot alongside CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, and, of course, Green.
Would this NBA trade scenario could work for both the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans? Let’s dive into it…
