The Rockets have decided to rebuild and have amassed young talents like Jaylen Green. To that end, they parted ways with John Wall as early as last season, so much so that the 5-time All-Star guard didn't play in a season.
Wall's contract will be as high as $47.4 million next season, and the Rockets will struggle to find a deal. Sources say the Rockets are seriously considering buying out Wall's contract. Once Wall is successfully bought out, his potential next home is: the Los Angeles Clippers and the Miami Heat.
B/R reporter Jake Fischer revealed: "If the Rockets can't trade Wall before the June 23 draft, then the Rockets will complete the buyout negotiations by July." Wall will then become a fully free agent, and the Clippers and Heat are his potential next home. ”
Wall is only 31 years old this year and has been named to the All-Star Team five times. In the 2020 season, he averaged 20.6 points, 6.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting 40.4 percent from the field. The Clippers could use Wall to de-stress Reggie Jackson, who is unfit to be a point-handler for long periods of time. He could also be Lowry's bench for the Heat and lead them to a strong bench.
It's hard for the Rockets to trade Wall, and they're likely to end up buying out Wall, which is an open secret in the league. Next season, Wall's annual salary is second high in the NBA. The Rockets had to eat up Wall's remaining contract, however, to let him go.