Rockets Land Kawhi Leonard
Toronto Raptors Receive: C Alperen Sengun, 2024 First-Round Pick (BKN via HOU), 2026 First-Round Pick (BKN via HOU)
Los Angeles Clippers Receive: F OG Anunoby, G/F Kevin Porter Jr., 2023 First-Round PIck (HOU), 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – HOU or BKN)
Houston Rockets Receive: F Kawhi Leonard
The same caveats apply to the Houston Rockets’ pick here. No Wembanyama, no Henderson.
It should still entice the Los Angeles Clippers if they continue disappointing this season. If they’re looking for a fresh start, the rights to draft a prospect like Amen Thompson, Brandon Miller, or Cameron Whitmore, along with adding Anunoby, should be very tempting.
The same holds true for the Raptors here. Sengun would be an interesting addition for them. They could have him backup Jakob Poeltl and carry the second unit to begin with. In time, he may usurp Poeltl as a starter.
Finally, the Rockets are pushing all-in here. It’s a bold move. This team has been in the league’s basement for three years running.
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Suddenly, they’re going to add James Harden and Kawhi Leonard at the expense of most of their assets?Who knows? It could just be crazy enough to work.
