OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: JUNE 2023

[Woj] Free agent G Dillon Brooks has agreed on a four-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets, his agent Mike George of @OneLegacySports tells ESPN.

 

Perfect fit... and by perfect fit, you can fill in what I mean

 

They will be way better than they were last season, but still not a playoff contender imo.

 

Woj] The Rockets agreed with free agent center Jock Landale on a four-year, $32M deal — with only the first season guaranteed, sources tell ESPN.

 

Rockets are a mess. Don't understand what they are doing. Should have signed Rose for cheap as a vet to guide the young'ins. Not blow their wad on FVV and another wad on a difficult guy.

 

[Woj] Free agent Russell Westbrook has agreed on a two-year, nearly $8M deal to stay with the Clippers, agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN. Deal includes player option.

 

I love what the Rockets are doing.

They’re building a SCRAPPY team.

 

He sucks

 

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers have acquired KJ Martin from the Rockets for two future second-round picks.
The Clippers have been looking to bolster their rotation with younger players, which is especially important given the past injury issues of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Martin, who was a starter for 49 of the Rockets’ 82 games last season, fits the bill. In the best season of his NBA career to date, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.8 3-pointers in 28 minutes per game. Martin shot nearly 57% from the field, with more than 69% of his shot attempts coming from within 10 feet of the basket. Given the Clippers’ depth, Martin’s fantasy value will likely be that of a streamer on nights when the team is shorthanded at the forward positions.

 

Jalen McDaniels has signed a two-year, $9.3 million deal with the Raptors, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
McDaniels was solid for Charlotte last season before being shipped to Philadelphia. He struggled to find a role with the 76ers, but now he’ll get a fresh start in Toronto. They have a history of having a bunch of tall wing players, and McDaniels fits the mold. He should be able to find a consistent role with them and be relevant in fantasy basaketball.

 

The Rockets are finalizing a deal for Patty Mills, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Kelly Iko.
Shortly after making a cost-cutting move, the Rockets are helping the Nets make one. It isn’t clear what the full terms of the trade are, but Mills won’t see enough of a role in Houston to impact fantasy. However, he is a solid veteran that could help their culture.

 

Jock Landale has signed a four-year, $32 million deal with Houston, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Landale was solid for Phoenix last season, and his play earned him a big deal with the Rockets, who have been burning through cap space. Landale should slide in as the backup center behind Alperen Sengun, which means he likely won’t hold much fantasy value outside of incredibly deep leagues.

 

Josh Christopher has been traded to Memphis, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko.
Houston just signed Dillon Brooks to a four-year, $80 million deal, and now they’re sending Christopher where Brooks came from. It hasn’t been confirmed, but it could be part of a sign-and-trade. Christopher is a talented scorer, but he wasn’t able to get a major role over his first two seasons. Unfortunately, Memphis is likely a worse situation for him than the young Rockets.

 

I like that for the Clippers.
Not sure what the Rockets are doing.
Hopefully we can pick up Eason next year after this crashes

 

I love Eason for Portland. Perfect fit and plenty of playing time available.

 

The team with the worst chemistry in the league signs Dillon "shit talking, 32.6 3FG% on SIX attempts per, top of league in technicals" Brooks.

What could go wrong?

Seriously, he needed to go to a team of Boy Scouts, instead he went to the ghetto.

 

WTF? just how many tall wings does one team need?

Scottie Barnes 6-9
Chris Boucher 6-9
Pascal Siakam 6-9
OG Anunoby 6-7
Precious Achiuwa 6-8
Dalano Banton 6-9

Jalen McDaniels 6-9

Blazers have Kris Murray.....damn