We have had a busy day today in the NBA. We had some massive trades today including Lamelo Ball to the Houston Rockets and Trae Young to the Detroit Pistons. Full Lamelo Ball to the Rockets Trade. Hornets: Saddiq Bey, Isiah Livers, Alperen Sengun, TyTy Washington, 2025 FRP (Via Houston), 2027 FRP (Via Houston), 2029 FRP (Via Houston), 2024 FRP (Via Brooklyn), 2025 FRP (Via Brooklyn or OKC), 2024 FRP Swap (More Favorable), 2026 FRP Swap (More Favorable), 2028 FRP Swap (More Favorable), 2025 Detroit FRP Rockets: LaMelo Ball Pistons: Kevin Porter Jr, Kenyon Martin Jr The Houston Rockets made it very clear that they wanted to make it back to the playoffs. Many people have said that the Rockets were a point guard away. With this trade they get their point guard of the future. Here's a quote from the General Manager of the Charlotte Hornets. “With the lack of cap flexibility to make waves in free agency or adequate trade assets to make win now moves, the wise decision for us was to blow it all up and bring in a pile of picks and young players. Instead of battling mediocrity, we pick a direction of a more patient rebuilding approach with how stacked the East is.” The Hornets reset and get a total of 6 First Round Picks and 3 First Round Pick Swaps. This trade sets them back a good amount but takes them a step forward in the future. Lamelo Ball has expressed his frustration with the Hornets about the talent around him. A close source to Lamelo said “Lamelo is very excited to join Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets. Our Second Big trade of the Day was sending Trae Young to the Pistons and Cade Cunningham to the Hawks. Pistons: Trae Young Hawks: Cade Cunningham, Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, 2027 and 2029 FRPs, 2025 (via GSW or WAS) and 2027 SRPs Here's a quote from the Hawks GM. “While Trae is an extremely gifted scorer in this league, we are trying to build up our defensive unit's by placing an emphasis there. Cade is a young talent that any team can build around and we indeed plan on doing that along with Dejounte Murray. This is the first move and we anticipate more as we retool the roster to bring more defense and keep playmakers on the floor at the same time.” Quote from Rockets GM on the Deal, “​​We’ve been looking to add a star point guard who could run our offense and provide more scoring next to Jalen Green. LaMelo Ball is just that. He is one of the better young players in the NBA and has the potential to be even better. When we saw he was available, we jumped to make the best offer we could. I’m happy that we were able to do this while still retaining our draft pick this year and Jalen Green + Jabari Smith Jr + Tari Eason.” The Toronto Raptors are building a dynasty for the future with Anthony Edwards, Scottie Barnes and the Reported Number 1 Pick Victor Wenbenyama. Quote from there GM, “Hello Woj, I have been trying to get picks and young assets for Gary Trent, Free VanVleet. I have successfully traded Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby for some very good young players. We want to thank Pascal and OG for their time in Toronto. We have acquired Anthony Edwards who we believe is one of the best young players in the NBA. Also getting the Number 1 Pick in the NBA Draft is a big win. A young 3 of Anthony Edwards, Scottie Barnes and Victor is a dangerous big 3 for the Future.” Other News Across the League. Washington is closing in on a deal sending Kristaps Porzingis to BKN. They have also had some discussions about sending Bradley Beal to Portland. They are also trying to move up in the draft as they have ammo to get a top 5 pick. Spurs, An FVV-Sochan deal is discussed but not too far into talks yet. No completed deals, almost got Ivey but no luck. Memphis has had trade talks for multiple stars and high end role players like AD, LeVert, Dame, Nurkic, Ayton, Thybulle, Tobias, etc. Dillon Brooks is close to being shipped out in a deal involving LeVert