Why Rockets do this?
Rockets get a nice deal to unload John Walls contract where they get Dennis Schroder and Kyle Kuzma the main part of the deal and schroder can show what he is got in houston as he eventually get the lead role to play and Kyle Kuzma can showcase his talent along with wood in the frontcourt.
Why Lakers do this?
Lakers are currently in trade talks to acquire a veteran PG and John Wall is a nice option the lakers should have a look at due to the ability of geting a deal done without involving FRPS or THT
Roster
Starting Lineup
PG - John Wall
SG - Danny Green ( MLE Signing )
SF - Lebron James
PF - Anthony Davis
C - Hassan Whiteside
Bench
PG - Alex Caruso (resign with bird rights)
SG - THT ( resign with bird rights)/Avery bradley
SF - Andre Igoudala
PF - Paul Milsap
C - Marc Gasol
Draft picks and targets - #22 Corey Kispert/Quentin Grimes/Jared Butler
Draft is gonna be about addressing shooting weakness
with this trade the lakers are able to keep THT and bring along the perfect balance of the team with a combination of youngsters and veterans and looks like a championship lock