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John Wall Traded Back To The Rockets: Details

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Just a few months ago, John Wall was finding himself with some issues within the Houston Rockets organization. Overall, it was clear that he didn’t really want to be there. The team was going with a much younger group of players, and at the end of the day, Wall got the short end. In the media, Wall was very adamant that his time with the Rockets was “beyond trash.” Furthermore, he noted that he would never want to play for an organization like that again.

In the off-season, Wall was able to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. This made him the starting point guard for players like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. However, Wall hasn’t been playing all that well. Subsequently, the Los Angeles Clippers have been looking for a way to get rid of Wall. There has been speculation that he would either be traded or be bought out entirely. Well, today is the trade deadline and it seems like the Clippers have found a trade suitor.

John Wall Back To Houston

Unfortunately, for John Wall, that trade suitor just so happens to be the Houston Rockets. This trade involves three teams, including the Clippers, the Rockets, and the Memphis Grizzlies. This was a deal that they had been looking to make for a while, and while they aren’t getting a huge return for John Wall, they can now go out and pursue a new point guard. There have been numerous reports suggesting that they would go after Russell Westbrook. Russ is currently on the Jazz, although they would rather just buy out his contract. Having said that, Westbrook could prove to be a great fit for that team.

Overall, this is a very sad situation for Wall whose future is now up in the air. He certainly won’t be happy to find himself back in Houston. Overall, it remains to be seen what he is going to do next. Hopefully, Wall finds a new NBA home that isn’t Houston, sooner rather than later. Let us know what you think about this trade, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

Kevin Durant Calls Out Kendrick Perkins For Being A “Liar”

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Kevin Durant is someone who has taken a whole lot of criticism over the years. Much of this is due to the fact that he has never been shy to leave teams if they weren’t fitting the bill. Overall, he did it to the OKC Thunder. Additionally, he left the Golden State Warriors after realizing that he preferred to win on his own merits. Since then, he had been in Brooklyn where things weren’t always great for him. He had been having a rough go with Kyrie, and when Irving was traded, that certainly left a pretty bad taste in his mouth. After meeting with the Nets, it became clear that he needed to leave.

Subsequently, Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Overall, this was a massive move that has shaken up the entire Western Conference. Now it seems as though the Phoenix Suns are going to be the favorites to win it all. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to do it. However, with Kevin Durant on the roster, they certainly have a much better chance to do it. Regardless, with Durant leaving yet another team, there are questions being raised about how committed he is to sticking it out in one city.

Kevin Durant Vs. Big Perk

For instance, in a recent Instagram post, Kendrick Perkins accused KD and Kyrie of being shady. KD and Perk have a history and Durant didn’t stop himself from clapping back. As you can see above, KD wrote that Perkins is someone who gets paid to lie. Overall, it is quite the shot at Perkins, who is known for some wild hot takes over at ESPN. Needless to say, you can’t help but feel like KD is at least a little fed up with Perk and his schtick.

Moving forward, KD will have a chance to prove himself with his new team. He gets to play with Chris Paul and Devin Booker, so if he can’t win a championship, it’s going to be a bad look. Let us know what you think of the Perkins and KD beef, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

Ben Simmons Roasted Following Kevin Durant Trade

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Ben Simmons has not had a very good season with the Brooklyn Nets. Ever since being traded to the team, Simmons has had excuse after excuse. Overall, Nets fans are already growing tired of him. Furthermore, his bad play has only been exacerbated by the fact that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have been embroiled in some drama. Moreover, even head coach Jacque Vaughn seems to be annoyed by him, which doesn’t bode well for his future with the team. If one thing is for certain, Simmons has a whole lot of work to do, moving forward.

As many fans already know, Kyrie Irving was traded from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. Moreover, Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns just a few hours ago. This ultimately makes the Nets a gutted team with just a few players left. One of those players is none other than Ben Simmons. When he was in Philadelphia, Simmons was a player who could carry by himself. Although, this is no longer the case and as you can imagine, the jokes are already starting to fly on social media.

All throughout the night and the early morning, Ben Simmons has been a trending topic on Twitter. Most of the jokes involve him not being particularly good at leading a team all by himself. Overall, these jokes are extremely humorous, and there is this sense that Simmons is going to implode if things continue down this trajectory. At this point, he has become a very easy target, and with KD and Kyrie off the team, this has become even more true.

Of course, today is the trade deadline which means there is a chance that Simmons could be sent somewhere else entirely. However, as we reported earlier in the week, there are some around the NBA who feel as though Simmons has zero trade value right now. Either way, the Nets will be fun to watch throughout today. Let us know what you think of the memes below, in our comments section. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the NBA.

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Chris Paul For Kyrie Trade Offer Revealed

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Chris Paul and Kyrie Irving are two of the best point guards in the entire league. However, only one of these men is constantly involved in drama. Case in point, Kyrie asked for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. This request came after a week of long-term contract negotiations. Overall, Irving felt insulted by the Nets’ contract stipulations and made it clear he wanted out. This ultimately led to a trade to the Dallas Mavericks. It was a big move by the team, and fans are curious as to how it all plays out.

At this point, you may be wondering how Chris Paul is involved in any of this. After all, he has been playing great basketball for the Phoenix Suns. In fact, just a few years ago, he helped the Suns get back to the NBA Finals. Sure, they didn’t win, although he is still a valuable member of the team. However, the Suns were willing to trade him to the Nets for Kyrie. In the end, the Nets ultimately chose the Mavericks as they had the better package.

Chris Paul Trade Package

According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Suns were going to send numerous picks, as well as Jae Crowder alongside Paul. The Nets made it clear that they wanted an extra pick, although the Suns wouldn’t do it. As a result, they chose the Mavericks who were feeling a bit more desperate than the Suns were. With all of this being said, a tandem of Devin Booker and Kyrie Irving would have been very interesting. If I’m a Suns fan, however, I’m very happy with keeping CP3 until further notice.

Moving forward, the trade deadline is in only a few days. It all goes down on Thursday, February 9th and it seems like some big trades could be made. For instance, if KD is upset with Kyrie’s departure, he may just demand a trade, once again. Moreover, teams like the Lakers are desperate to improve their roster ahead of a postseason push. No matter what, the next few days will be a ton of fun. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the NBA.

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