Alright, let’s do this. Full disclosure here: Regrettably, I am a Wizards fan. I have spent 27 years of my life rooting for this mostly terrible franchise and have enjoyed every moment of it.
So when the Wizards found themselves at the center of the NBA’s rumor mill, everything froze for a second.
The Wizards and Rockets have reportedly discussed trading John Wall for Russell Westbrook, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Talks between the two sides have stalled because the Rockets are looking for more assets in the deal, but nonetheless, the call has been made. This is still a possibility.
The Rockets and Wizards have discussed a deal centered on Russell Westbrook for John Wall, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. No traction yet, Rockets are seeking more assets.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 17, 2020
Dollar for dollar, their contracts are pretty much the same. A straight swap works here.
And, look, let’s be honest. Wall is coming off of a season lost to a torn Achilles. Westbrook just finished another All-NBA season. So, on the surface, this looks like a no-brainer for the Wizards.
But it’s not. They absolutely should not, under any circumstance, do this. Ever. There are a billion reasons why. I got four right here.