The NBA trade-rumor mill kicked into overdrive recently on a report that the Rockets were listening to offers on stud center Clint Capela. A followup report said the Rockets were not only entertaining offers but actively shopping the big man.

Even in a trade market seemingly awash in discounted front-court stars, Capela stands out. The 25-year-aged Swiss national has posted a PER of at least 20 for three straight seasons, and he’s on pace for his fourth this year. Capela was generally assumed to be a cornerstone in Houston’s high-octane offense for years to come, providing elite rebounding, efficient scoring and rim protection to complement James MLB diy decal sticker Harden and Russell Westbrook.

The Rockets are top-heavy, though, in terms of both the talent distribution across Soccer Iron On Transfers their roster and financially. Eric Gordon has been injured and ineffective. Without consistent contributors beyond their big three, the Rockets apparently want to turn one of their prized big three resources into two. Since Harden and Westbrook aren’t going anywhere for a number of reasons, Capela becomes the obvious candidate.

Reports specifically mentioned that the Rockets were engaged in talks with Eastern Conference teams, which makes sense for obvious factors. Why trade a star within your own conference if you don't have to? They are also said to be willing to strike a three-team swap to achieve their goal, or even two separate deals involving the exchange of draft picks.
The Hawks have reportedly expressed interest in Capela. Atlanta is usually rebuilding around Trae Young, and offers some interesting assets to include in a deal. Teams are reportedly checking in on John Collins-who is something in between a middle and power forward-in hopes the Hawks are nervous about extension talks. But one statement said the Hawks would rather keep Collins as a weapon for Youthful.

In this scenario, the Rockets and Hawks bring in the Wizards for a three-team deal. The Rockets receive the highly coveted sharpshooting forward Davis Bertans, another budding stretch ahead in Moritz Wagner, and veteran scoring guard Jordan diy logo transfer McRae. The Hawks receive Capela, and the Wiz come away with the Rockets’ first-round pick and a Hawks lottery-guarded pick for the trouble of taking on Parker and Len.

The Wizards have been hesitant to part with Bertans despite his impending free agency, and are reportedly confident they can re-sign him. But two first-rounders in a Bertans package deal should be too tempting to pass up.