If the Lakers' series of operations this offseason made it the league's biggest winner, then the Rockets have survived an extremely failed offseason. Because they not only lost Covington, the tactical core of the team after the free market was opened, but even the two head stars had to leave for a while, which made the Rockets face the dilemma of falling apart. In the end, the NBA ushered in another earthquake-level deal. Westbrook left the bitter sea and the Rockets and the Wizards completed the swap. Is this a win-win situation for both teams? Z1z
This earthquake-sized deal, the two teams’ chips are actually pretty much different. In addition to Westbrook and Wall swapping owners, the Wizards also sent out a protected first-round pick for 2023, which is This first-round pick moved the Rockets, and the two teams quickly completed the deal.
For the Rockets, it is really helpless to do so. A regular season mvp that is still at its peak is replaced by a balloon star who has not played in the NBA for two years. But on the one hand, considering Westbrook’s incompatibility with the team and his own desire to be traded, on the other hand, considering his big contract, the Rockets’ management gritted their teeth or bit the bullet and completed the deal.
For the Wizards, this deal is undoubtedly a relatively successful deal, at least Westbrook Gabil's lineup is likely to lead the team to the long-lost playoff stage. First of all, Westbrook expressed that he is willing to play with Bill. Here is also his first-time mentor Douglas, who will definitely be happier in the Wizards than in the Rockets. Secondly, although Wall has recovered from injury, no one can guarantee whether he will return to the top. Taking 10,000 steps back, a healthy Westbrook is no worse than a healthy Wall, so the Wizards have reason to fight. .
In the final analysis, behind this transaction, Harden is the most injured person, because he went around and sent away Paul and Westbrook after he was completely disappointed in the Rockets!
