The Rockets “retain hope” that Grizzlies ahead Andre Iguodala will attain the buyout market following the Feb. 6 commerce deadline, in keeping with The New York Occasions’ Marc Stein.
Iguodala is at present on Memphis’ roster after getting traded from Golden State on July 1. He has not performed a recreation for the Grizzlies this season as he awaits a commerce or buyout from the group.
Memphis is hoping to commerce Iguodala earlier than Feb. 6 moderately than interact in buyout negotiations. The Grizzlies “stay satisfied they will discover a commerce associate for Iguodala,” per Stein.
The Mavericks are “not actively pursuing a commerce” for Iguodala, in keeping with Stein. In the event that they can’t attain a take care of Memphis, Iguodala might then enter buyout market barring one other commerce suitor. Houston is more likely to battle the Clippers and Lakers for Iguodala’s providers if he’s out there, in keeping with Stein.
The Rockets would virtually assuredly view Iguodala as an improve on the wing alongside Danuel Home and Ben McLemore. Whilst Iguodala three-point stroke fades, he stays an impression defender, one who could possibly be a key physique to throw at LeBron James, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard within the postseason.
Iguodala averaged 9.eight factors and 30 minutes per recreation for the Warriors in final yr’s playoffs. He’s a three-time champion and winner of the 2015 Finals MVP. Iguodala shot 48% from three within the Warriors’ six-game win over the Rockets in final yr’s Western Convention semifinals.
Houston is 19–9 with out Iguodala in 2019-20 after a win over the Clippers on Thursday. The Rockets will face the Suns in Phoenix on Saturday, with tip-off slated for eight p.m. CT.