Houston Rockets: 3 possible John Wall trade packages

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Trade partners for John Wall and the Houston Rockets: LA Clippers

This is the type of move that would have made much more sense before dealing for Eric Bledsoe but follow the reasoning. The LA Clippers are in need of a primary ball-handler and have been since putting together the team around Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Bledsoe is the newest attempt to fill that role after Reggie Jackson experienced one of the hottest stretches of his career. Wall getting a chance to play again with his former University of Kentucky teammate Bledsoe (and DeMarcus Cousins should he re-sign at some point) would be a fun wrinkle.

This would take a bundling of contracts that would be easier to move going forward for Houston. Reggie Jackson is a solid point guard for them to have around their young players on a significantly smaller contract. Marcus Morris Sr. would fit perfectly if he bought in, adding shooting on the perimeter and toughness to the roster. He would also be easily flappable for draft compensation down the line. Then there is Luke Kennard.

Kennard is closer to the timeline for the rest of the Rocket’s roster, still only 25 years old. He would be reunited with former Detroit Pistons’ teammate Christian Wood and would slide into the role that is currently filled by the imminently tradable Eric Gordon. The Clippers could also attach a few second-round picks to entice the Rockets to take on longer salaries.

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