The Clippers move Darius Garland’s multi-year contract to Houston in exchange for Fred VanVleet, Clint Capela, JD Davison, and an unprotected 2027 first-round pick via Phoenix. L.A. gains a veteran floor general in VanVleet, a reliable rotation big in Capela, and a young guard to develop, while adding another valuable draft asset for the rebuild. Houston consolidates its depth into Garland, adding a high-IQ playmaker and elite shooter to help keep the team competitive in the West.