The Houston Rockets made their blockbuster trade this summer by acquiring Kevin Durant. A new mock trade proposal has them making another later in the year by acquiring Trae Young, and it's absurd.
That might sound harsh. It's the reality of the NBA internet. People put their trades in the public, and it sparks outrage. This proposal will be no exception.
Athlon Sports has the Rockets acquiring Young. Here are the trade details:
Without further ado, here's why that would be a bad idea.
Rockets sacrifice identity by acquiring Young
How many words have been said about the Rockets' defensive identity?