The Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon is likely to get acquired by the Houston Rockets this offseason. The Blazers kept themselves relevant throughout the summer with the Damian Lillard saga. The player wanted to play for the Miami Heat this offseason, but they were not able to meet the Blazers’ high demands. Now, the Blazers have traded Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, and they are still being talked about. That is because they have been involved in many trades recently.
The Virginia Cavaliers product played 67 games last season and averaged 14.9 points, 3.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.4 percent from beyond the arc. When the Blazers traded Lillard, they added Jrue Holiday to their roster, and when they traded him, they landed Malcolm. They are landing less valuable point guards in consequent trades and sending them away. Where will they send the 30-year-old? The Rockets seem interested. Can they make it happen? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers involving Malcolm Brogdon.
What would the Rockets offer for Malcolm Brogdon?
The Rockets are expected to offer Victor Oladipo, Jae’Sean Tate, Boban Marjanovic, and one second-round pick each from the years 2024,2025 and 2026 in exchange for the Blazers’ #13. The Rockets’ days of rebuilding are over, and they are in win-now mode at the moment. Will this trade help them achieve their goals?
FULL TRADE DETAILS:
Blazers receive:
Robert Williams
Malcolm Brogdon
2024 1st-round pick
2029 1st-round pickCeltics receive:
Jrue Holiday pic.twitter.com/aWw8eD4NS5— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 1, 2023
Why would the Rockets like to sign Malcolm Brogdon?
The Rockets worked hard in the summer and landed quality players on their roster but they hit a huge hurdle when Kevin Porter Jr got arrested. The Rockets had put their faith in him and now he would not feature for them next season. This trade gives the Rockets an experienced guard who will strengthen their squad.
The Blazers new Lineup is looking exciting! 🔥
+Malcolm Brogdon, Shaedon Sharpe, Thybulle off the bench pic.twitter.com/l6W3lTdoMV
— Basketballismyreligion (@basketballimr) October 1, 2023
Why would the Blazers trade-off Malcolm Brogdon?
The Blazers are going to enter the rebuilding phase in the first year of the post-Lillard era and they will be relying on their young core this season. They are getting a good amount of assets here, and it looks like a great deal for them.
Will the Blazers choose to build around Brogdon? How will the Rockets line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
