Jalen Green Trade Rumors: Rockets SG to Spurs?

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green could be traded this summer.

Jeremy Brener | Mar 3, 2024

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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has struggled with inconsistency in his third NBA season.

The back-and-forth campaign has many questioning whether the former No. 2 overall pick is a good fit with the Rockets long-term.

Some of those who believe he may support Bleacher Report's proposed trade idea, which would Green to the San Antonio Spurs for Blake Wesley and a 2024 first-round pick from the Toronto Raptors.

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"For Houston, moving Green means more shots for Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr., Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson and others. It also gives them a better chance to win now, given that the Rockets have been 8.2 points per 100 possessions worse with Green on the floor this season (16th percentile, via Cleaning the Glass)," Bleacher Report writes.

"Getting the Raptors' first-round pick this season (currently projected at No. 8 overall) is the primary return here, allowing the Rockets to add another talented prospect, although one they won't have to give a contract extension until after the prospect's third season at the earliest. Green is eligible for a rookie extension this summer."

Green, 22, is averaging 17.9 points per game this season so far for the Rockets, which is a step back from the 22.1 he averaged a year ago. That being said, he didn't have Fred VanVleet alongside him in the backcourt, and the veteran guard has taken some opportunities for him to be the primary offensive guard.

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However, with his extension coming soon and others down the line needing to be paid, a decision on Green needs to be made ... and trading him would essentially allow the future to be a little more flexible.

It may end up being a mistake if the Rockets do end up trading Green, but his inconsistent play as of late has made him expendable and available in potential deals.

Published Mar 3, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.