rockets deal their 2 veterans that have trade value for picks, and buyout john wall to save some cash and free john wall.
blazers acquire christian wood to pair with dame. if it doesnt work, wood is still young enough to build around with anfernee simons, and then the blazers can look to trade dame before the deadline or in the off season.
knicks get off fournier's contract and get back a serviceable veteran on a shorter contract.