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December 2, 2020
HOU · WAS
Each side read on its own: the value that came in against what went out, and whether the move did what the team set out to do — judged both at the time and with the benefit of hindsight.
HOUStockpiling assetsBanking picks and young players for later.
Received
John Wall
2026 1st
2027 1st
Value in vs. out
At the time
-0.1roughly even
How it aged
-1.1roughly even
Aged about as expected.
Did it do the job?
At the time
100%did the job
How it aged
Waiting on traded picks to land
· Some traded picks haven't landed yet.
WASWin-now pushGoing for it now — trading future for present help.
Received
Russell Westbrook
Value in vs. out
At the time
+0.1roughly even
How it aged
+1.1roughly even
Aged about as expected.
Did it do the job?
At the time
69%mostly worked
How it aged
12%didn't work
Looked smart at the time — hasn't paid off.