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Rockets trading Russell Westbrook to Wizards for John Wall, draft pick

Russell Westbrook got his wish.

The Houston Rockets reached a deal to send Westbrook to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night in exchange for John Wall and a future first-round draft pick, the team announced.

OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets have acquired John Wall and a future first round pick from Washington in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

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Westbrook, along with teammate James Harden, had both reportedly asked for trades out of Houston this offseason — one report suggested that it was due in part to team owner Tilman Fertitta’s support of President Donald Trump.