Indiana: Eric Gordon has been recovering with his injury and should be ready getting rid of Holiday who they want out and Jeremy Lamb to free up space for guys like Levert and Warren to score is a good move. They move their lottery pick but get both of Houston's first after the lottery. Eric Gordon will provide them with scoring come playoff time.
Houston: Taking on expiring deals in Lamb and Holiday while also getting a lottery pick is part of the rebuilding stage. They want to stock up on good picks this year and trading with Indiana to get that pick is a smart move.
Indiana: Brogdon-Gordon-Levert-Warren/Sabonis-Turner(if not traded/Sabonis
Houston: Porter-Green-Lamb/Tate-Martin Jr.Wood