Kendrick Perkins says Rockets have the most dynamic backcourt in NBA history
FIRST TAKE
02 March 2020
FIRST TAKE
Monday on First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman, and Kendrick Perkins react to Russell Westbrook's performance against the Celtics on Saturday, and discuss if Harden and Westbrook should be considered the most dynamic backcourt in history. You can hear that part of the discussion at the 5:40.
The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday acquired tackle Austin Deculus from the Houston Texans.
The Chargers will send a 2027 conditional seventh-round pick to Houston.
Deculus was picked sixth by Houston in the 2022 NFL draft and has appeared in 15 career games including the postseason, making a pair of starts.
He saw the most action of his career in 2023, when he played in seven games with one start, contributing along an offensive line that helped quarterback C.J. Stroud throw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns.
A four-year starter at right tackle at Louisiana State, Deculus played five years for the Tigers, making 46 starts. His 61 games were the most by any player in program history. Deculus played with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow.
With Deculus off the roster, here's a look at how the Texans look after cutting down to 53 players.
The Initial 53-Man Roster 🤘 pic.twitter.com/78xyi1kopY
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