Rockets do this trade to become stronger contenders in the West, and to get a consistent 3&D point guard who can play nicely with guys like KD, Amen, Sengun, etc. They also acquire backup guard play (Keon Johnson)

Nets do this trade to acquire second round picks, get rid of Terrance Mann’s contract, and to bring in a vet PG (Fred Vanvleet), as well as bringing back Dorian Finney-Smith.

Blazers do this trade to get off of Jrue Holiday’s contract, as well as acquiring a first round pick. They also free up guard space to give Scoot and Sharpe more playing time.

Rockets lineup after trade:

1. Holiday, Amen, KD, Smith Jr, Sengun

2. Sheppard, Johnson, Tate, Eason, Capela

Nets lineup after trade:

1. VanVleet, Thomas, Porter Jr, Sharpe, Claxton

2. Traore, Williams, Demin, Clowney, Wolf

Blazers lineup after trade:

1. Scoot, Sharpe, Camara, Avdija, Clingan

2. Banton, Thybulle, Grant, Williams, Yang