Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal
This is a risky decision for the Rockets. We’re not denying that.
They’d be giving up a quality young player in Martin Jr. and a first-round pick for what might amount to a rental.
At the same time, that can be worked out through back channels. The Rockets don’t have to agree to this deal unless they know VanVleet will willingly re-sign them with them this summer.
If they do, this could be an intriguing scenario for them.
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After all, VanVleet may be a score-first point guard. He’s still a point guard. In fact, he started at the position on a title-winning team.
Should the Raptors really part with him?