It’s no secret that the Rockets are listed as one of the biggest sellers for the NBA Trade Deadline season, and they hold several trade chips that make them one of the most important dominoes in the entire league.
GM Rafael Stone will likely hear from a decent amount of his NBA colleagues this week as he looks to push the Rockets forward in their rebuild.
I’m taking a seat in Stone’s chair and playing GM. Let’s look into one trade each Western Conference contender could make with the Rockets:
Utah Jazz (27-9)
Jazz receive: David Nwaba
Rockets receive: Udoka Azubuike, 2021 2nd-round pick
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While David Nwaba may be injured and out for six weeks, a team like the Jazz that are looking to add one small piece to a near-complete puzzle might take a flier on Nwaba, a defender who can guard all five positions.