Houston Rockets trade Robert Covington to Portland Trailblazers


Houston Rockets trade Robert Covington to Portland Trailblazers
Robert Covington came to Houston Rockets from Minnesota Timberwolves

After reports of Houston Rockets falling apart emerge every day, the franchise has decided to trade Robert Covington to western conference rivals Portland Trailblazers. Both Russell Westbrook and James Harden have been linked with other franchises, to move away ahead of the 2020-21. The Rockets have taken the first step for a rebuild by trading Covington, who they acquired in a four-team trade in February from Minnesota. 

The Portland side would be sending Trevor Ariza back to Houston along with first 2-round picks. This is a terrific move for the Blazers, as they add depth in a position that has been brought with injuries. They lost power forward Zach Collins twice last season. With them also having to bring back Carmelo, adding Covington adds much-needed front-court depth. 

Robert Covington moves from Rockets to Trailblazers 

Considering they recouped two picks for Covington, it is obvious where they are heading. New GM Rafael Stone will need to get the picks that Daryl Morey had to give away to go all-in on their team. However, it will be very hard for them to get back the lump sum of picks they gave the OKC Thunder for Russell Westbrook. Unless they trade away James Harden. But that is yet to be seen. 

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Ariza doesn’t really provide anything to help the Rockets get better. The fact he came with two first-round picks shows that this is a clear downgrade in personnel. However, Ariza has been an impactful three-and-d wing in his NBA career and can definitely still contribute. However, no one can argue that the Rockets are definitely taking a step back from competing in the crowded Western Conference. Or maybe they use these picks to get someone else to accompany Harden and Westbrook. 

Hopefully Houston are aware what their action would hold for them, especially in this off season.

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