Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal
Let’s begin with an important caveat: if this pick lands in the top-2, then the Rockets will not be able to make this deal happen. Victor Wembanyama is not going to be traded by the team. There is no one who does. There is no doubt that Scoot Henderson has the potential to become a franchise player.
There is no way the Rockets would give up the opportunity to draft him, along with Porter Jr. and this much draft capital, in exchange for Young.
The Rockets are likely to shop this pick for a star player if this pick falls outside of the top-2, on the other hand if it falls outside of the top-2. As long as they are protected in the top-4 by the Oklahoma City Thunder, this team owes their next draft pick to them. It won’t be long before they no longer have an incentive to lose.
Is there a reason why Young should not be considered? Obviously, he’s not a perfect match when it comes to Alperen Sengun. Both of them are playmaking hubs with limited defensive capabilities. That’s fine.
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It is possible that the Rockets will trade Sengun in a separate transaction, or acquire a defensive big in order to move him to the bench. Whatever the case may be, they have landed one of the best playmakers in the NBA at the exact moment when they need to start improving their team.
In what ways does this benefit the Hawks in the long run?
