24 Hours After $120,000,000 Expenditure, Rockets Acquire Former NBA Champion Only to Trade Him Hours Later for Ja Morant’s Controversial Teammate

Published 07/02/2023, 12:51 AM EDT

In a stunning sequence of events, the Houston Rockets have made waves during the NBA free agency. Just hours after sealing a huge deal with 1x All-Star Fred VanVleet, the Rockets acquired a veteran point guard from the Brooklyn Nets, only to reroute him in a trade that will bring the controversial teammate of Ja Morant into the mix. These swift moves have left fans and pundits alike wondering about the motivations behind these transactions and the implications they may have on the Rockets’ roster.

Let’s dive into the details of this trade spree and check out how the roster for the Rockets is shaping up.

The Rockets are on a trading spree

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When Houston Rockets cracked a deal with Fred VanVleet, signing him to a 3 year, $120 million deal, they brought some experience to their defensive line-up. However, there is no stopping Houston now as they are singing players from all directions to make their roster top-notch.

In a swift move, Nets traded Patty Mills to Houston. With this move, the Rockets were hoping to beef up their second unit and inject some talent into their backcourt. But guess what? Things changed faster than the speed of light. It turned out that Mills would have a tough time finding playing time amidst an already crowded lineup of skilled ball-handlers.

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However, after having a rough time recently, Dillon Brooks entered free agency. Brooks agreed to a 4 year, $80 million contract in a sign-and-trade that will see him land in Houston. The Rockets will reroute the former NBA champion Mills to the Grizzlies in an expanded deal.

Recently-acquired point guard Patty Mills is not staying in Houston and will be rerouted, sources tell @TheAthletic. He is being looped into the Dillon Brooks sign-and-trade in an expanded deal, sources say.
— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) July 2, 2023

This unexpected twist has everyone buzzing. What are the Rockets thinking? What’s their master plan here? By acquiring Dillon Brooks, Houston gains a defensive powerhouse and a versatile wing player. The Rockets’ head coach, Ime Udoka, has been on the lookout for seasoned players who can light a fire under the young team and crank up their defense.

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Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant, and a dash of Fred VanVleet

While the focus remains on the Rockets’ whirlwind trades, let’s take a closer look at the dynamic between Dillon Brooks and his former teammate Ja Morant. These two have a history together, filled with camaraderie and a bit of controversy.

Their competitive spirits have collided on the court, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Now, with Brooks joining the Rockets, it raises eyebrows and sparks curiosity about how his presence will impact the young squad. With VanVleet as the primary ball handler and Brooks fortifying the defense, Houston is building a team that aims to challenge the established powerhouses.

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Buckle up, NBA fans, because the Houston Rockets have sent shockwaves through the league with their lightning-fast moves. They first made headlines with the jaw-dropping $120 million signing of Fred VanVleet. But that wasn’t enough for the Rockets. They swiftly acquired Patty Mills, only to flip him in a surprising trade that brought Dillon Brooks on board. This rollercoaster of moves has left fans hungry for answers and eagerly anticipating the Rockets’ upcoming season.

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Yusuf is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. Yusuf has been an NBA fanatic since his childhood days. NBA experts such as Chris Haynes and Shams Charania are his go-to sources to stay updated about all the inside scoops from the hoop world.

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Pragya Vashisth

24 Hours After $120,000,000 Expenditure, Rockets Acquire Former NBA Champion Only to Trade Him Hours Later for Ja Morant’s Controversial Teammate

The Rockets are on a trading spree

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Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant, and a dash of Fred VanVleet