Orlando Magic Receive: G John Wall, 2022 First Round Pick, 2023 First Round Pick Swap
Houston Rockets Receive: G Gary Harris, G Markelle Fultz, G Michael Carter-Williams
John Wall was acquired by the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook before the James Harden trade request saga unfolded. It was clear that this was not a long-term arrangement for either side, and he will lead the way going to Orlando.
The Magic would also get a first-round pick next year’s draft and a first-round pick swap in 2023. With the Rockets being a rebuilding team, those assets could be valuable, but the revised draft lottery odds have shown that nothing is guaranteed.
Orlando would essentially be compensated with a hefty amount of draft assets to be enticed to take on an inefficient player with a concerning injury history signed to a supermax contract.
The Rockets will be looking for more pieces that are ready to go into the rotation right away. Houston would be landing temporary pieces, but regardless, they can help be stopgap options as the team develops its franchise cornerstones.
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The trade return for the Rockets begins with the likes of Gary Harris and Markelle Fultz, who is coming off a season-ending injury but is looking to take the next step.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around John Wall would impact the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic.
