When a friend texted me about this trade I was a bit dumbfounded. It seemed like a painful way to get off the Anderson deal. Brandon Knight largely hasn’t been seen in two years. Marquese Chriss is considered a disappointment. I really liked Melton, and hey, Ryan Anderson can at least contribute something, right? If only a positive attitude and being a great guy.
Knight’s contract, while less than Anderson’s, isn’t small.
Then I started thinking about it. I applied my usual rubric - assume the Rockets are smart.