AUGUST 2: The Mavericks have officially announced the trade in a press release. Dallas receives Onuaku, cash, and the ability to swap the Warriors’ 2020 second-round pick with the Rockets’ pick. In exchange, Houston receives the draft rights to 2008 second-rounder Maarty Leunen.
AUGUST 1: The Rockets are trading center Chinanu Onuaku to the Mavericks, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). According to Wojnarowski (via Twitter), Dallas will receive Onuaku and cash from Houston in exchange for the ability to swap 2020 second-round picks.
Onuaku, 21, was selected by the Rockets in the second round of the 2016 draft with the 37th overall pick. Although he has spent the last two seasons with Houston, he has appeared in just six NBA regular season games for the club.
The former Louisville big man has spent most of his two professional seasons in the G League, playing in 83 total games for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. In his NBAGL career, Onuaku has averaged a double-double (12.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG) to go along with 2.5 APG, 1.4 BPG, and 1.1 SPG. He also has a .617 FG%.
Having apparently felt that Onuaku wouldn’t have a role on this year’s team, Houston will move him and his guaranteed $1,544,951 salary to Dallas, creating a trade exception worth that same amount. The in-the-tax Rockets may end up replacing Onuaku on their roster, but will perhaps do so with a slightly less expensive player who has a better chance to contribute to the 2018/19 squad.
As for the Mavericks, they’ll absorb Onuaku’s contract using their leftover cap room. Once the move is official, Dallas figures to move forward with completing minimum salary deals for Salah Mejri and Devin Harris.
Wonder if a trade is coming involving Ryan Anderson to add a wing and another player that Houston was rumored to be interested in
I would think so. Surprised there is no word on any communication with SAC. Could absorb more salary. So Anderson + Pick(s) for Shumpert could work and then with the money saved sign Hood to a 1yr deal The Rockets wont really miss Ariza or Moute in that scenario.
Assuming Cavs dont match* of course
You have to offer restricted free agents at least two years, plus even if they traded Ryan Anderson for a biscuit they would only have a couple million at most to offer.
Their only real option is to trade Anderson for someone with a bigger contract but a better fit like Batum.
This could be a great move for the Mavs. He is young and has time to learn and grow.
Worth a look for sure.
He is young. Has a year to learn from an all star. The team is trying to get younger. Hopefully he works out.
This is what happens when you strapped for cash as an organization. Rockets are done, anyone that cant see that is in denial.
Exactly the kind of comment I’d expect from someone named imindless….
Another scared Warriors fan troll.
Lakers fan actually, guess you couldnt see the big la sign, thats okay. When we are the 2 seed next year dont be suprised and you guys fall lol. No wing defense, cp3 a year older and melo on your team goodluck lmao.
Hahahahahahahaha You’re lucky to be a 4 seed.
I like our odds. Dont @ me when you guys get bounced in first round.
I just think it’s comical that you think the Lakers are a lock to make the playoffs; much less a #2 seed. You have Lebron, some young players that couldn’t win last year, and some old veterans that play for a different team every year. GS, Hou, SA, Utah, OKC, Minnesota, NOL, and Portland are all playoff teams, and Denver and Phoenix are rising teams. It could be a very, very long year for LBJ. If he were to miss some games with an injury, this Lakers team isnt a 40 win team.
Seems like a very solid player in the NBAGL, hopefully he can translate it to the NBA, seems like it could be a good move for Dallas.
Probably could have gotten barnes with anderson and a 1st i would think. Not sure if barnes is a defensive SF though.
No way.
He is more offensive than defensive but has a nice all around game. It would take a hell of a lot more than Anderson and a low 1st. Say what you want about his contract but he is a building block for the Mavs. If he is your 2nd/3rd best option you are doing alright. Should see better all around numbers next season as he was playing out of position at the 4 much of last year.
agreed.
Lol. Um… No.