Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal
Sure. Let’s be honest. The Nets are not likely to land in the lottery next season. Without their own draft capital, they’ll have every incentive to stay competitive.
Still, the Rockets could hold onto that pick. A mid first-rounder is a valuable asset. Who knows?
The Nets could have some bad luck, and end up on the back end of the lottery.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics & Houston Rockets Updates
Can the Rockets afford to develop another young player? This team will have selected eight first-round picks over the last three seasons if they made this deal.
Why not invest an asset in arguably the best defensive guard in the NBA in Smart?
Should the Celtics move their longtime starter?