How This Trade Impacts Houston Warriors
The Houston Rockets have to decide if they want their partnership with Christian Wood to continue beyond the 2022-23 season. If they decide they do not want to sign him to an extension, they should find a robust trade market for him.
This deal with the Golden State Warriors would check a lot of boxes for them. They are getting another first-round draft pick, which a rebuilding team can never get enough of. Some future salary savings occur by moving Eric Gordon, who is under contract through 2024.
They are also getting two good players in return from Golden State.
Andrew Wiggins just made his first All-Star game and at 27-years old, could be a candidate for an extension should he fit in well with the younger players on the roster. His presence will help the development of players such as Jalen Green and Josh Christopher.
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James Wiseman provides the team with a potential franchise cornerstone in the middle. He has a ton of potential, which is why he was selected No. 2 overall two years ago, but he isn’t being afforded the chance to develop with the Warriors.
The Warriors want to contend for championships so finding the time to help a player who has very limited playing time the last three years isn’t easy.
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In Houston, Wiseman would be afforded the chance to get reps and develop his game. Only 21-years old, he fits the Rockets’ timeline perfectly.
