This Knicks-Rockets Trade Features Obi Toppin

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Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal 

This deal has the Rockets making exactly that gamble. They’re assuming Toppin can thrive with a change of scenery. 

After all, he’s been buried behind Julius Randle for his entire NBA career so far.

On the other hand, the Rockets have recent lottery pick Jabari Smith Jr. and the emerging Tari Eason already. Should they add another 4? 

Well, the Rockets are in a different position than the Knicks. This team is explicitly rebuilding. They can have the three forwards battle for the two starting spots, and move whichever one eventually loses out.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Obi Toppin, New York Knicks & Houston Rockets Updates

Meanwhile, Toppin has the potential to win that battle. This is a multi-positional defender whose ball-handling allows him to create offense in transition. At 24, this is still a player with a lot of potential. 

Should the Knicks really give up on him? 

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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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