As of Wednesday, the Rockets are officially able to trade veteran center Nene — which they likely will do by the Feb. 6 trade deadline Unlike most offseason signings, who became trade eligible on Dec. 15, Nene was re-signed to his $2.6-million contract for this season with Bird rights This meant that he could not be traded until Jan. 15, 2020 There are several reasons why a trade appears inevitable
Window officially opens for Rockets to trade Nene’s contract
As of Wednesday, the Rockets are officially able to trade veteran center Nene — which they likely will do by the Feb. 6 trade deadline Unlike most offseason signings, who became trade eligible on Dec. 15, Nene was re-signed to his $2.6-million contract for this season with Bird rights This meant that he could not be traded until Jan. 15, 2020 There are several reasons why a trade appears inevitable