This Pistons-Rockets Trade Sends Jerami Grant To Houston

Jerami Grant, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network
Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network

Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal

Realistically, a lot of people will question the logic of this deal for the Houston Rockets.

After all, it would be disingenuous to say that they’re a Jerami Grant away from contention. As the worst team in the NBA, they’re much further. Why target a 28-year-old they’ll have to pay next summer anyway?

Well, doing this deal sends a message to the league. It allows the Rockets to tell the NBA that they’re done tanking and ready to compete. That could benefit them eventually.

After this summer, they’ll have picked in the top three in the draft in two consecutive seasons. This trade has them determining that it’s time to start thinking about free agency, and trading for disgruntled stars. It makes them a more attractive destination.

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It’s a long shot. In all likelihood, the Rockets won’t try to flip that switch until next summer, after the 2023 draft. On the other hand, if they want to get ahead of the curve, this could be a sneakily productive trade.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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