{"id":34721,"date":"2020-11-17T11:56:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T16:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=34721"},"modified":"2020-11-17T11:56:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T16:56:45","slug":"houston-rockets-three-trade-ideas-to-move-russell-westbrook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2020\/11\/17\/houston-rockets-three-trade-ideas-to-move-russell-westbrook\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Rockets: Three Trade Ideas to Move Russell Westbrook"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a shock move, Houston Rockets<\/a> superstar Russell Westbrook<\/a> has requested a trade after just one year with the team. The 32-year-old cited a lack of accountability as a primary reason for his request along with the team’s blurry future. Interestingly, it was reported that James Harden<\/a> will remain in Houston, “locked-in” for the upcoming season which is surprising considering the star’s push for Westbrook last season.<\/p>\n

The former Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> star overcame some major challenges throughout the 2019-20 season. From a role and system change to contracting COVID-19 pre-bubble to a strained right quadriceps muscle, Westbrook did his best to contend with the hands he was dealt. Ultimately, Houston was ousted in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Rockets find themselves in a precarious situation.<\/p>\n

There is speculation the Charlotte Hornets<\/a>, New York Knicks<\/a>, and Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> are interested in his services. Let’s take a look.<\/p>\n

Houston Rockets: Three trade Ideas to Move Russell Westbrook<\/h2>\n

Charlotte Hornets, Houston, and Detroit engage<\/h3>\n
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Charlotte, Houston and Detroit Trade<\/p>\n

CHA receive Westbrook, House, #7 pick
HOU receive Snell, Rozier
DET receive Batum, #3 pick, 2020 2RP (via CLE), 2021 2RP (via BKN) pic.twitter.com\/4IUyvbkQkE<\/a><\/p>\n

— Eagle Moneyball (@geola388) November 13, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n