the Kevin Durant trade is now finalized, with terms of the full seven-team (!) deal released
KD is OFFICIALLY A ROCKET 🚀 https://t.co/vDTCzAOCjV
Cam Whitmore was reportedly offered to the Suns in the KD trade, but Phoenix wanted second-round picks instead, per @MikeAScotto
It’s crazy how low Whitmore’s value was, but this makes sense considering what Houston got in return for him
Chris Paul just announced this upcoming season will be his last in the NBA
Yes, Paul has stated that he wants to play on the West Coast to be closer to his family
But, the Rockets could use a backup guard, and Paul has some unfinished business in Houston…
Why not?
After the Cam Whitmore trade, the Rockets are now $2.6 million under the first apron
Houston also gained a $3.5 million trade exception, suggesting they’ll make at least one more move this offseason
Cam Whitmore was frustrated with his role in Houston, despite the Rockets periodically meeting with him about it, per @KellyIko and @JoshuaBRobbins
Head coach Ime Udoka challenged Whitmore publicly and privately to adopt a more team-first approach on both ends of the floor 😳
The Rockets reportedly had a lot of offers for Cam Whitmore, but Houston ultimately sent him to the best place for him to “thrive and develop”, per ESPN
Classy move from Houston 👏
Rockets fans watching Cam Whitmore finally leave Houston after weeks of trade rumors: https://t.co/xPGtuNTnu7
BREAKING: the Rockets have traded Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two-second round picks, per @ShamsCharania
thoughts?
The Rockets will reportedly be trading David Roddy as part of the Kevin Durant trade, per @FredKatz
Roddy, who finished last season with Houston on a two-way contract, averaged 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds across 3 games
