Report: Rockets, Grizzlies have talked Brandon Knight trade
The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies have talked about a Brandon Knight trade, according to a report.
Knight has only played in 12 games this season due to a combination of his knee injury and being out of the Rockets’ rotation. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor says the Rockets are trying to unload his contract and are offering a first-round pick to do so. Memphis is one team with whom they’ve talked.
The Rockets have had trade discussions with the Grizzlies on a potential trade involving Brandon Knight, according to league sources. Houston has been offering a first-round pick to get rid of Knight’s contract.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) February 2, 2019
Knight, 27, was acquired by the Rockets over the offseason as part of a trade with Phoenix where both sides dumped contracts. Houston sent Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton for Knight and draft bust Marquese Chriss.
Houston likely has its eyes on Wes Matthews and/or DeAndre Jordan as potential buyout candidates and may be trying to clear a roster spot for one of them.
