Rockets move Brandon Knight to Cleveland as part of three team trade on Wednesday
The Houston Rockets will send guard Brandon Knight, forward / center Marquese Chriss, and a protected first round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Iman Shumpert from the Sacramento Kings.
What It Means:
With the trading deadline rapidly approaching, the Houston Rockets finalized a trade with the Kings and Cavaliers that will send veteran Iman Shumpert to Houston in return for Knight, Chriss, and a first round pick. Expect Knight to play off the Cleveland bench as a backup point guard.
In 12 games this season, Knight is averaging 3.0 points and 0.8 assists per game.
Source:
Adrian Wojnarowski
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