Why the Rockets do this:

VanVleet is injured and this trade brings in hustle guys which the Rockets sorely need. They also sign James Johnson to play that Steven Adams role next to Sengun a couple minutes a night.

Why the Nets do this:

A distributor like Jones is necessary next to Cam Thomas and MPJ and this might just make them a play in team out East.

Why the Bulls do this:

Most of these guys aren’t going to do a whole lot in Chicago and VanVleet serves as a mentor for White/Giddey/Dosunmu who can be trades