The notion of cap dumps is exciting for many, but whether such trades will be possible this offseason has been a topic of some disagreement, so I took a closer look.
So, a straight trade for Westbrook doesn't make sense. If we are going to take on bad contracts, let's swing for the fences! Trade Portis, Peyton, Knox, DSJ, Randle, No. 8 & 27 2020 picks, + Dallas 2021 pick for Westbrook and Harden! Houston gets cap relief, some young assets, and recover a few picks! They aren't going anywhere with the current team and need to rebuild. Knicks get hope and maybe some real interest from a good FA next year. We have to eat the Westbrook contract as part of the deal and tell him upfront that he may not start, we only took him to get Harden; take it or leave it! My 2 cents! Good luck!
So, a straight trade for Westbrook doesn't make sense. If we are going to take on bad contracts, let's swing for the fences! Trade Portis, Peyton, Knox, DSJ, Randle, No. 8 & 27 2020 picks, + Dallas 2021 pick for Westbrook and Harden! Houston gets cap relief, some young assets, and recover a few picks! They aren't going anywhere with the current team and need to rebuild. Knicks get hope and maybe some real interest from a good FA next year. We have to eat the Westbrook contract as part of the deal and tell him upfront that he may not start, we only took him to get Harden; take it or leave it! My 2 cents! Good luck!