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NBA Trade Deadline 2020: The 30-team mega-deal that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Collin Sexton #2 high five during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Collin Sexton #2 high five during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 26: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 26, 2020 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 26: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 26, 2020 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Houston Rockets

Sending out: Nene (ATL), 2028 first-round pick (OKC)

Bringing in: Davis Bertans

The Houston Rockets aren’t trying to trick anyone. Their system is established there isn’t really any added value in trying to add wrinkles — it’s let Harden and Westbrook work with shooters and a lob threat to keep the defense honest. Juicing their championship odds isn’t going to come from trying to diversify. That means the trade deadline is about adding shooting, defense or both.

Bertans is all shooting — 43.3 percent on catch-and-shoot 3s this season and 47.5 percent when he has at least six feet of space from the closest defender. It’s not a low-volume fluke, he’s been one of the best shooters in the league for several seasons and he’s averaging nine attempts per game this season. He’s not a strong defender but he’s not a disaster and with his size and ability to play the 4, there’s room for him in the rotation.

In return, Houston is sending out a first-round pick so far as the future that they can imagine it doesn’t exist and the rights to Nene, who hasn’t played a single minute this season.

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