The NBA is about to enter a period of active trading, and before the mid-season trade deadline, it is believed that many teams will make adjustments to the roster to ensure that they can better achieve their goals, whether it is to go further in the playoffs or continue to swing to ensure a higher draft pick. The well-known US media "Bleacher Report" mentioned a potential deal in a recent report, from the Rockets and Clippers.
According to BR reporter Dan Favale, the Rockets and Clippers could negotiate a 1-for-3 deal, with the Rockets sending John Wall to get the Clippers' Kennard, Bledsoe and Ibaka. The reporter said that if the deal can be reached, it will be a win-win situation for both parties.
Wall has not played this season, the Rockets want to develop young players, in order to make way for Porter Jr. and Jaylen Green, they will not hesitate to abandon the former All-Star veteran Wall with an annual salary of up to 40 million, the two sides are sure to part ways, but they have not yet found a suitable deal, because Wall's annual salary makes many teams daunted, and many teams that are interested in him are waiting for Wall and rockets to enter the free market after buyout, but obviously, the Rockets management does not want to do this at present. If they can complete this deal with the Clippers, it will be a good choice for them, at least they can dump Wall's contract instead of paying him to leave.
Kennard is a brilliant shooter, only 25 years old this year, and has a certain value for the current Rockets, which can be regarded as part of the team for the time being, and can also be put into the trading market in exchange for other assets in the future. So far this season, Kennard has averaged 11.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, and his three-point shooting rate has reached 44.9%, which is very good. His presence will give the Rockets an extra reliable and stable 3-point shooter on the outside. Bledsoe and Ibaka will be the chips for this deal with equal salaries, Ibaka's contract will expire at the end of this season, Bledsoe's contract will expire in the summer of 2023, he will not appear in the Rockets' future plans, and there is a high probability that he will be put on the shelves by the Rockets again after the trade.
When Wall came to the Rockets last season, he was full of confidence, but the reality was cruel, the cooperation between the two sides did not meet expectations, and now, it is time to say goodbye. For the Clippers, if they can get Wall, the veteran All-Star, through a trade, it will be a huge supplement to their number one position, and Wall's experience and strength will be a great help to the team. Last season, Wall averaged 20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1 steal and 0.8 blocks per game, which is still star-level data, and after such a long period of recovery, I believe wall will be in better shape after returning to the game, and during the absence of the small card, Wall will be able to become another star helper around George, ensuring that the Clippers can achieve a better ranking in the regular season and wait for the return of the small card.