Examining the complicated mixture that was John Wall and the Houston Rockets
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28 June 2022
We received word on Monday night that the Houston Rockets and John Wall agreed to a buyout, ending the John Wall era in H-Town.
ESPN Houston's Lance Zierlein shares his thoughts on Wall's time in Houston, why the Rockets picked this offseason to pull the trigger, why Wall's expiring contract still couldn't command any value from another team on the trade market, and much more!
Plus, how Eric Gordon plays into all of this!
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In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.
Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!
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