If rockets are smart they cash in on Westbrook and Harden. I can understand if they get sentimental with Harden though he has been Mr. Rocket since his departure from OKC. But if they value the franchise moving forward over sentiment then they make 3 trades similar to this.
Rockets: trade Westbrook east and get back at least 1 or 2 1st round picks and expiring contracts of good players in Gordan and Kanter. If those 2 workout then they can resign them on more appropriate contracts next year if they don't they have just helpe clear 40mil in cap space in a really big free agent class 2021... Trade Harden also east to 76ers for a young cornerstone in Simmons and get back thybal and a draft pick. Trade aging Gordan and covington to a contender for a young player like Wiggins who has promise. Starting line up Rivers,Wiggins,Gordan,Simmons, Kanter. Celtics: they get another all star scorer who is tough without losing any major pieces. Enough said! Lineup Walker,Westbrook, Brown,tatum,Tatum, 76ers: Harden to lead the show and because he is a shooter is better suited to play with Embid. This will be Hardens best team since leaving OKC. And really Good coach! Thats must see TV! Warriors: Add experienced depth to help them make a championship run as well as keep their #2 overall pick.