There’s been a lot of talk about the Houston Rockets’ desire to win now. For months, we’ve seen a considerable amount of digital ink spilled regarding the Rockets’ interest in making a major trade for a top player.
Things seemed to heat up this summer, when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski linked the franchise to the Phoenix Suns duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Suns owner Mat Ishbia took to social media to put a stop to rumors about either player’s availability.
The Rockets are more than willing to wait for the Suns to implode and hit the dreaded restart button, which will only be a matter of time.
USA Today’s Wrightway Sports Network has concocted a deal between the two franchises that would send Booker to Houston in exchange for a package that would be very difficult for the Suns to refuse.
The frame is below:
The rockets land:Devin Booker
Land of sun:Jalen Green, Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore, two future first-round picks (including trades to Nets)
Let’s stop for a moment. He’s a drag.
First of all, is Booker worth all that to Houston? That might depend on your opinion of him.
Second, this deal doesn’t work financially, as the Rockets would also have to bring in Steven Adams and Jeff Green (which surely wouldn’t be a problem for Houston).
THE author’s explanation is below:
“In Houston, Devin Booker would team up with Alperen Şengün, forming a potentially lethal duo. Şengün, known for his high basketball IQ, passing ability and post-game, has been compared to Nikola Jokić. Pairing him with a dynamic scorer like Booker could create a chemistry similar to what Jokić and Jamal Murray developed in Denver. Booker’s versatility as a scorer and Şengün’s playmaking would make them one of the most dangerous duos in the league, capable of carrying the Rockets deep into the playoffs.”
The Rockets have built a young and promising roster, but the addition of Devin Booker could change that. Booker’s scoring ability and experience would provide a significant boost to Houston’s offense and leadership. The Rockets’ current roster features young talent like Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun. The addition of Booker would create a formidable offensive duo with Sengun, reminiscent of the successful duo between Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver.
He continues.
“Adding Devin Booker would give the Rockets an immediate scoring threat and a leader with playoff experience. His ability to create shots and make plays for others would complement the existing talents of Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun.
This proposed trade between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns is a bold move that could benefit both teams. For Houston, acquiring Devin Booker would accelerate their path to contention, while Phoenix would gain two promising young talents and valuable draft picks. With both Green and Whitmore having shown potential, this trade could usher in a new era of success for both franchises.
While that’s a steep price, it’s likely close to the Suns’ asking price for their young superstar, especially since they don’t want to sell him. The good news for the Rockets is that it would be very difficult for another team to outbid them in a deal for Booker, based on that framework.
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