Although Rockets general manager Rafael Stone did not rule out the possibility of reaching a buyout contract with Wall, he said in an interview that the team is still optimistic about the eventual conclusion of a deal involving Wall:
"I think John [Wall] and the market," Stone said, "I think we're going to find a deal that's good for him and for us, and if that doesn't materialize, we'll make other choices, but it's not something he's focused on, it's not something I'm focused on." ”
For the Rockets, it is indeed the best choice to promote a deal involving Wall, of course, considering Wall's ability and contract, it is indeed difficult to promote such a deal.
On the other hand, according to US media reports, the Rockets are also one of the teams that are interested in Lakers All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook:
Considering that Stone has expressed the team's desire to promote a deal involving Wall, if they are still interested in Westbrook, then it is estimated that they still hope to promote a deal with the Lakers involving Wall and Westbrook and can be exchanged for future assets.
Finally, Rockets rising star guard Jaylen Green was named the league's Rookie of the Month in March and April, and Green became the first Rockets player to be named Rookie of the Month since February 2008, and the sixth rookie to win the honor after Sampson, Olajuwon, Francis, Yao Ming and Scola in Rockets history.
In March-April, Jaylen Green averaged 22.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, in addition to a 48.4 percent shooting percentage and 39.5 percent three-point shooting.