Washington Wizards & Houston Rockets Address Needs
Washington Wizards Receive: F KJ Martin
Houston Rockets Receive: G Monte Morris
OK, fine. We may have stretched the definition of “blockbuster” a little thin with this one.
Still, this would be a meaningful trade. It’s occurring between two teams heading in opposite directions. In fact, the Washington Wizards are exactly where the Houston Rockets were three years ago.
They’re tearing their team down and starting over. With that in mind, flipping Morris for the much younger Martin makes sense. Martin is a hyper-athletic wing who’s flashed plenty of potential in Houston.
There may not be room for him there anymore. Between Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason and now Cam Whitmore, the Rockets are stacked with young wings.
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On the other hand, they could use a veteran floor general to right the ship.
This deal just makes too much sense for both sides. Now, let’s turn our attention to something a little bigger.