Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Kevin Porter Jr., 2023 First-Round Pick (HOU)
Houston Rockets Receive: G Dejounte Murray
Of course, this deal has Stone breaking a tie. He’d be trading Kevin Porter Jr.
That might not be easy for him to do. Porter Jr. is widely regarded as his reclamation project. His NBA career has been a bumpy one.
His talent is beyond reproach. Porter Jr. could have been a lottery pick. Unfortunately, questions about his character caused him to slip in the draft. Those questions still linger.
So do questions about his ability to run point at the NBA level. As talented as Porter Jr. is, he may be more suited for off-guard duties.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks & Houston Rockets Updates
With that in mind, the Rockets may pursue a steadier floor general this summer.
Would Murray be a good candidate?