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John Wall, unsurprisingly, has exercised the option on his contract for next season. Still, don’t expect his tenure with the Houston Rockets to last much longer. Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM reported on Tuesday that Wall picked up the $47.4 million player option on his contract for 2022-23, hardly shocking considering that exorbitantly […]

The Russell Westbrook-John Wall swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets has long been rumored, but for those still wishing it happens, don’t get your hopes up. By the looks of it, the said trade idea is unlikely to happen unless the Lakers give in to the Rockets’ demands, per NBA Insider Marc […]

As the Brooklyn Nets decide on Kyrie Irving’s future with the team, former NBA champion Brian Scalabrine thinks the team would have been better off with John Wall manning the point. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Scalabrine noted that he is not suggesting to swap those two this offseason. However, he did highlight his belief […]

The Utah Jazz once again failed to meet their postseason aspirations. Despite not having Luka Doncic for the first three games of the series, the Dallas Mavericks were still able to boot out the Jazz in a convincing fashion. The Jazz have made the NBA Playoffs for the past six seasons but have failed to […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Houston Rockets former All-Star point guard John Wall was linked to the Los Angeles Lakers in a potential swap for Russell Westbrook. This was during the February trade deadline as both teams were looking to make some major changes on their roster. As it turns out, however, trade talks […]

With John Wall’s time with the Houston Rockets unofficially over, the question turns to where he will be headed next. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, two veteran-laden playoff teams are looking to add Wall if the Rockets buy him out: the LA Clippers and the Miami Heat. If the Rockets are unable to […]

The Houston Rockets decided to learn so far into a youth movement that they unofficially parted ways with John Wall. They kept the veteran point guard at bay even when he made his intention clear that he wanted to play. The Rockets tried finding Wall a home at the trade deadline but had no such […]

After seasons of perennial contention with James Harden, the Houston Rockets are now at the bottom of the Western Conference. They now have a young core of players, combined with their own pick in the upcoming draft. They are hoping it is the number one selection, of course, but even if it is not, the […]

Even before John Wall left the Washington Wizards back in 2020, rumors about his alleged rift with teammate Bradley Beal were already circling. In fact, some believed that this was one of the reasons behind Wall’s decision to move on from the franchise that drafted him first overall more than a decade ago. All of […]

After Russell Westbrook’s departure in the offseason, the backcourt strength chart of the Washington Wizards dwindled leaving Spencer Dinwiddie, Raul Neto, and Aaron Holiday the fill the void. Before the trade deadline, Washington traded Dinwiddie and Holiday as Neto and Ish Smith were the only facilitators manning the ship for the Wizards. With Bradley Beal […]

The Washington Wizards have been on a path to nowhere for years now. Losing John Wall to several injuries ensured that their time as a legitimate playoff threat was done. Now, it seems like they won’t even be a playoff team. The run of success that Wall helped to bring to Washington with Bradley Beal […]

There has been a lot written about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets working out a Russell Westbrook-John Wall swap ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline. While the trade didn’t actually come to fruition, new details continue to emerge about the discussions. ESPN’s Zach Lowe offered up another one in […]

The Phoenix Suns received some brutal news during All-Star Weekend when they learned that star point guard Chris Paul will be out at least 6-to-8 weeks due to an avulsion fracture in his right thumb. This is an absolute bummer for a Suns team that is dominating the 2021-22 campaign so far. With seven weeks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be discussing a Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade with the Houston Rockets. Adding to the fire of the rumors was the fact that Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent, was reportedly unhappy with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka for not following through with a Westbrook-Wall deal- and even allegedly pushed the […]

The Miami Heat entered the All-Star break with the no. 1 seed and in a tie for the best record (38-21) in the Eastern Conference. With much of the attention on the Brooklyn Nets and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Heat have sneakily shifted from dark horse to legitimate contenders in the East. Still, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opted not to trade Russell Westbrook at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. Keyword: “opted.” The Lakers could have sent the nine-time All-Star to the Houston Rockets in a deal centered on John Wall — perhaps without surrendering as steep of a cost in future draft capital (the 2027 first-round pick) as […]

With about two-thirds of the 2021-22 NBA season in the books, the Miami Heat find themselves atop the Eastern Conference standings. However, their lead in the East isn’t too safe as only 2.5 games separate them from the no. 5 seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Pat Riley usually makes a splash at the NBA trade deadline, which […]

The trade deadline has passed and as always, it did not fail to disappoint. There was a flurry of moves around the league that could potentially re-shape the rest of the season and similar to years past, a handful of teams made big moves to bolster their squad for what lies ahead. One glaring absentee […]

The NBA trade deadline came and went with nothing to report from the Los Angeles Lakers, who opted to stand pat despite a roster struggling to stay afloat in the Western Conference. Lakers fans will be very disappointed to hear that there was reportedly a trade in the works with the Houston Rockets involving star […]

Right now, the future of Russell Westbrook with the Los Angeles Lakers is anything but certain. The former league MVP has been linked to a move away from Hollywood with one of his former teams, the Houston Rockets, reportedly in the mix. A Westbrook-for-John Wall trade has been floated in the rumor mill of late […]

The Los Angeles Clippers cashed in a win-now move and acquired Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers last Friday. This trade gives an indication that the Clippers are still going all in on winning a championship in the foreseeable future, despite Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s return status this season still […]

The Houston Rockets have the worst record in the Western Conference in the midst of their rebuild. They are 14-36 on the season, which will likely lead to another top draft pick. Their season is not predicated on their record but rather on the development of their young talent. The Rockets are filled with young […]

The rumor mill has been very active of late and one of the biggest talking points has centered around a sensational trade deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets involving Russell Westbrook and John Wall. According to reports, the Rockets have shown interest in potentially trading for the embattled Russell Westbrook as […]

Earlier reports suggested that the Miami Heat were one of the teams that were seriously looking at the prospect of recruiting John Wall. Unfortunately, this proposed move appears to have hit a major snag with the five-time All-Star unable to force his way out of the Houston Rockets. According to NBA insider Marc Stein (paywalled), […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could trade Russell Westbrook right now if they wanted to. As Marc Stein has reported on over the past week, they have an offer on the “proverbial table” to send Russ and a 2027 first-round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for John Wall. Don’t count on it. As I […]

There have been a lot of rumblings lately about a potential blockbuster deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets involving Russell Westbrook and John Wall. While it feels a bit farfetched, this is actually the only trade that would work for both sides because of the similarity in the two veteran’s current contracts. […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall is still sidelined as the organization continues to look for a potential trade partner for him. However, with his massive contract, that has been tough. Earlier in the campaign though, it appears the Los Angeles Clippers showed genuine interest in making a move for Wall. Via Shams Charania of The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Russell Westbrook can’t be considered a failure just yet. After all, there’s still a lot of basketball left to be played. But all the data gathered thus far as we go past the midway point of the season screams like it’s hurtling remarkably fast towards that conclusion. With the […]

Against all odds, there may exist one path for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade Russell Westbrook. According to Marc Stein, Westbrook’s former team, the Houston Rockets, could be willing to re-acquire Russ in exchange for the exiled John Wall … if the Lakers include their 2027 first-round pick in the deal. For the rebuilding […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may find a trade suitor for Russell Westbrook, after all. The chances remain extremely slim, but, according to Marc Stein, one of Westbrook’s former teams may be willing to take on the nine-time All-Star and his mammoth contract. Here’s what Stein wrote on Substack on Friday: I have been advised that […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall hasn’t played all season despite discussions that he could potentially suit up in November. At this point, there are no signs of a return to the Rockets as they continue to rebuild, but he has caught some interest in the trade market. But as Shams Charania of The Athletic notes, […]

John Wall is done. This is the narrative we’ve all heard too many times these past few years. Things escalated to a whole new level after it was revealed earlier in the season that the former All-Star point guard was set to sit out the entire season for the Houston Rockets. The good news is […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up and the Houston Rockets are going to move on from a few guys to try to get some draft picks and young talent to help speed up their rebuild process. We saw them trade away P.J. Tucker and James Harden last season, as the team decided to focus […]

Much has been made about John Wall’s current situation with the Houston Rockets. It now appears that the former All-Star has taken a U-turn and is now willing to suit up for the Rockets. The alternative is pretty bad, with Wall looking at the prospect of sitting out the entire campaign. Be that as it may, […]

Through 20 plus games into the 2021-22 season, the John Wall saga with the Houston Rockets has yet to be resolved as the veteran point guard continues to sit out the team’s games thus far. He recently expressed his desires to suit up and see action but the Rockets remain committed to their rebuilding efforts […]

There has been speculation lately that former All Star guard John Wall would agree to a buyout with the Houston Rockets. The Athletic’s David Aldridge detailed the updated situation, which spells out that that is probably not going to be the case. John Wall has sat out the first month of the season, as the […]

The Houston Rockets are all of a sudden on a roll, winners of four straight games after losing 15 in a row earlier in the season. However, the Rockets did get hit with a couple of key injuries in Wednesday night’s historic win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Christian Wood suffering an ankle sprain […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an up-and-down season thus far. It’s pretty much been a roller coaster ride for the team, which at the moment, is in possession of an 11-10 record for the sixth spot in a very tight race in the Western Conference. The Clippers had a horrendous start to their campaign […]

A quarter of the 2021-22 NBA season is just about done. There’s still a lot of basketball left to go, obviously. But this 20-game sample size could already be a good barometer for how the rest of the season could go. Some teams have started out on fire, while others are still understandably rounding into […]