The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Russell Westbrook for John Wall and any future selection for the first round for the Washington Wizards.
The first round of voting will be lottery protected in 2023 and will go from wizards to rockets. The selection will then be protected in the top 12 in 2024, in the top 10 in 2025, in the top 8 in 2026 and then becomes two second rounders.
Discussions about a deal had stalled since mid-October until Tommy Sheppard and Rafael Stone decided to close another trade on Tuesday.
Westbrook will reunite with former coach Scott Brooks. Westbrook cited a desire to “play my game” and concerns about the Rockets’ recreational culture. Westbrook He has $ 133 million on his contract for three remaining seasons, with a player option for the final year.
Wall has three years and $ 132 million on his contract.
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