Portland Trail Blazers Receive: C Christian Wood, F Jerami Grant, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 17 – HOU)
Detroit Pistons Receive: F David Nwaba, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 3 – HOU)
Houston Rockets Receive: 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 5 – DET), 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 7 – POR), 2025 First-Round Pick (POR)
On the other hand, the Houston Rockets would only find this deal appealing if they weren’t enamored with any of the previously mentioned top three prospects.
In that event, this is great value for the organization. They give themselves two opportunities to pick within the top 10 of this draft. Arguably, that’s not even the best part.
The Portland Trail Blazers don’t appear intent on rebuilding. In fact, that’s exactly why they’re doing this trade. By adding Wood and Grant, they should be able to re-tool for another playoff run in 2022-23.
Still, 2025 is pretty far away. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard is 31. There’s no telling where the Blazers will be by then. Wood and Grant improve them next season, but they don’t exactly assure a longstanding dynasty that will reign through 2025 and beyond.
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The wheels could still fall off. If they do, the Rockets would reap the benefits down the line after making this deal.
