Despite being one of the highest-paid players in the NBA, John Wall’s tenure with the Houston Rockets has been almost non-existent. While fully healthy all year, the former All-Star guard did not appear in a single game this season.
The Rockets have paid Wall’s massive contract. But given the state of their roster, opt not to play in him. Instead, they continue to develop their young prospects like Jalen Green.
At 31-years-old, Wall could still have something left in the tank to give to an NBA team. The Rockets have no intention of getting him on the floor, which could lead to him seeking a buyout and entering free agency. He would be walking away from a big payday, but the chance to play again might be more valuable to him at this stage of his career.
If Wall agrees to a buyout with Houston, some teams will consider taking a flier on him. One possible landing spot to watch is the Golden State Warriors.
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After two years of being in the lottery, the Warriors are back in a position to compete in the Western Conference. They are currently the third seed in the West playoffs and are looking like their championship selves again.
Doing their due diligence on Wall is a low-risk, high-reward move that could lift the Warriors’ second unit. Not to mention having a whole year off from playing should have him in good physical condition. In 40 games for the Houston Rockets in 2020, he averaged 20.6 PPG and 6.9 APG.
Wall might not be the electrifying guard he was at his peak but is more than capable of being at least a backup now. If the Golden State Warriors were to take a chance on him, they’d have two sets of dynamic backcourt pairings.
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This is certainly a tough decision, but if John Wall feels he still has something to give to the league, he should seriously consider a buyout this summer.
