Shams: Westbrook wants a trade

[Roy H.]

Shams Charania: Rockets’ Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston, sources tell @The Athletic @Stadium. – via Twitter ShamsCharania

Maybe they can send him to OKC for Chris Paul, haha.

[RPGenerate]

What a disaster for the Rockets. No picks in the near future, Westbrook wants out, D'Antoni and Morey are gone, and Harden might be next.

[Roy H.]

What a disaster for the Rockets. No picks in the near future, Westbrook wants out, D'Antoni and Morey are gone, and Harden might be next.

Harden apparently wants to stay.

Shams Charania: Houston’s James Harden remains committed to the Rockets and is “locked in” for the season, sources tell @Kelly Iko and me. – via Twitter ShamsCharania

[Moranis]

You mean a 6'3" guy doesn't want to play center full time.  Shocking.

[RPGenerate]

What a disaster for the Rockets. No picks in the near future, Westbrook wants out, D'Antoni and Morey are gone, and Harden might be next.

Harden apparently wants to stay.

Shams Charania: Houston’s James Harden remains committed to the Rockets and is “locked in” for the season, sources tell @Kelly Iko and me. – via Twitter ShamsCharania

Just saw that, which is weird, because earlier reports were showing that Harden was uncertain about the Rocket's future. Either way, that team is screwed. They can't even rebuild because they don't have any picks.

[Who]

Where could he go?

Who can take his salary and give Houston something decent in a trade?

[RPGenerate]

Where could he go?

Who can take his salary and give Houston something decent in a trade?

The Knicks? lol

[action781]

Where could he go?

Who can take his salary and give Houston something decent in a trade?

I'm not sure Houston is deserving of something decent in return if sending away a net-negative contract in Westbrook.

[pearljammer10]

Wonder if that’s why Morey bolted lol. Making a move for Westbrook and he knew he was going to ask out!

[action781]

Where could he go?

Who can take his salary and give Houston something decent in a trade?

The Knicks? lol

Knicks would be the no-brainer destination it seems.  Also maybe Orlando?  Charlotte?  Detroit?  That's all I got in a quick scan for potentials.

[Moranis]

Phoenix and NY seem like obvious names, but I'll add Philly.

Westbrook and Gordon for Harris and Horford.  Other minor pieces and draft picks could be included.  I think that would be an interesting trade for both teams.  And sure I don't think Westbrook is the best fit with Embiid and Simmons, but I do like Gordon on that team and it isn't like Harris and Horford work either.  Sixers starting 5 would be immensely talented with Westbrook, Gordon, Richardson, Simmons, and Embiid so they might try something like that.  For Houston, I think Harris would actually work well as Harden's #2 guy and they definitely need some size, and while Horford struggled last year, I think he would be more effective in Houston's system as the starting center than he was a starting PF and backup C in Philly.

[RJ87]

Knicks want any star, so they may pull the trigger. I also think Milwaukee may kick the tires a bit.

[Birdman]

Another player wants out, 🥱🥱🥱...seems like every year there’s at least 2-3 players wants traded..whatever happen to loyalty???

[footey]

Phoenix and NY seem like obvious names, but I'll add Philly.

Westbrook and Gordon for Harris and Horford.  Other minor pieces and draft picks could be included.  I think that would be an interesting trade for both teams.  And sure I don't think Westbrook is the best fit with Embiid and Simmons, but I do like Gordon on that team and it isn't like Harris and Horford work either.  Sixers starting 5 would be immensely talented with Westbrook, Gordon, Richardson, Simmons, and Embiid so they might try something like that.  For Houston, I think Harris would actually work well as Harden's #2 guy and they definitely need some size, and while Horford struggled last year, I think he would be more effective in Houston's system as the starting center than he was a starting PF and backup C in Philly.

Don't like Westbrook fit in Philly with Simmons. Two terrible 3 point shoooters, who are pretty ball dominant. Would be surprised if Philly entertains that. I can see the salary dump angle, but 2 wrongs don't make a right.

[hpantazo]

Knicks want any star, so they may pull the trigger. I also think Milwaukee may kick the tires a bit.

Milwaukee has to be desperate to make a big move that could convince Giannis to stay. They are running out of time and the covid situation has only made it worse for them.