The Rockets really want to get rid of Brandon Knight's contract.
Houston has had trade discussions with the Grizzlies to move Knight to Memphis, and the team is offering a first-round pick to move him, according to a report from The Ringer, which cites unidentified league sources.
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
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It is unclear who Houston would get back from the Grizzlies in a deal.
Knight has more than $20 million left on the five-year, $70 million deal he signed with the Suns in 2015. He is due $15.6 million in 2019-20.
Houston is $29 million over the salary cap and more than $7 million over the luxury tax.
Knight has been limited to 12 games this season. He is averaging 3.0 points per game along with less than an assist and a rebound.
The 27-year-old has fallen off since tearing his ACL in 2017. He has been limited to 12 games over the last two years after getting hurt.
