The Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon is likely to get acquired by the Houston Rockets this offseason. The Blazers know how to be in the headlines; there is no team in the league that was talked about more than them this offseason. Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Miami Heat, and that saga kept the Blazers relevant this whole summer. Now, three months later, analysts are still talking about the Blazers.
Lillard could not go to the team he wanted to play for, but he is finally free from the shackles of the Blazers. The 33-year-old point guard got traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Blazers landed Jrue Holiday in the exchange package, and when they traded Jrue, they added Malcolm to their roster. The Blazers are confused about keeping him. Will the Rockets add him to their squad? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets involving Malcolm Brogdon.
What would the Rockets offer for Malcolm Brogdon?
The Rockets are expected to offer some players and draft capital in exchange for the Blazers’ #13. The Blazers and the 30-year-old are discussing some details, and it is rumored that the two parties are inclined toward staying together.
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
How did Malcolm Brogdon perform last season?
The Virginia Cavaliers product played 67 games for the Celtics last season and averaged 14.9 points per game. He also charted 3.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.4 percent from beyond the arc. The Blazers are going to rebuild in the post-Lillard era, and they prefer trading off heavyweights for assets.
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 Rockets like to sign Malcolm Brogdon?
The Rockets hit a huge hurdle since Kevin Porter, the player in which they put their faith last season, was arrested. They are looking for quality players to fill his gap, and Malcolm might be their man. The Rockets always wanted to sign him, and this is a good opportunity to add him to their roster and strengthen the squad.
How will the Blazers perform in the first season without Damian? How would the Rockets line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
