One NBA writer is proposing that the Houston Rockets acquire Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green from the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Rockets.
Dallas Mavericks Receive: Buddy Hield, Robert Williams
Boston Celtics Receive: Kevin Porter Jr., 2028 Second-Round Pick (MIA via DAL)
Indiana Pacers Receive: Christian Wood, Payton Pritchard
Houston Rockets Receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Josh Green
“Hardaway Jr. would likely come off the bench for the Rockets, as the team already has Jalen Green as the starting shooting guard,” Tran wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “However, he could clearly play as a spark plug off the bench, as he averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists for the Mavericks.
“Green is a decent 3 and D player who can play a complementary role next to high-usage players. He would largely play off-ball on the Rockets, which is the perfect role for him going forward.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tim Hardaway Jr., Josh Green, Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Updates
Hardaway Jr. signed a four-year, $75 million contract with the Mavericks in August 2021. He averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists last season while shooting 40.1% from the floor, 38.5% from 3 and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The Michigan product will make $17.9 million next season.
Meanwhile, Green appeared in 60 games for the Mavericks last season. He averaged 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 53.7% overall, 40.2% from 3-point range and 72.3% from the free-throw line. Green will become a restricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t sign a rookie-scale extension.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tim Hardaway Jr., Josh Green, Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Updates
The Rockets entered free agency with the most cap space. They signed Dillon Brooks, Fred VanVleet, Jeff Green, Jock Landale and Aaron Holiday. Houston won only 22 games last season. The franchise hasn’t made the playoffs since 2020.
New Rockets head coach Ime Udoka wants to establish a winning culture in Houston and adding VanVleet will help that cause since the guard is a proven winner who can score and facilitate at a high level.
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