Rockets:

• Rockets need a PG who is a good passer, Floor-spacer, defender, and scorer. jrue is an elite defender, and a great shooter, passer and an efficient scorer.

• When accounting for salary Jrue and Derrick White are the dream options for them.

• Jrue is also has immense experience and championship pedigree.

• Shepherd could be great but the rockets are in a win-now mode and therefore will not give him the minutes and usage he needs to live up to his potential

Blazers:

• While Jrue is great for them they have no chance to get to a conference finals and will probably consider it a huge victory if they get to the second round (since most predict they will not make the playoff).

• Their main focus is stil finding quality players. They should get Shepherd and let their 3 young guards show who deserves the minutes and usage and hope 2 will fulfill their promise.

NOTE: THIS TRADE IS POSSIBLE CONTRARY TO 'FAILED' LABEL.