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John Wall has opted into his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season with the Houston Rockets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Wall is a trade target and the Rockets are looking to move him. If there’s no trade on the table, Wall will likely look to get a buyout agreement so he can join a contender.
Five-time All-Star John Wall has exercised his $47.4 million player option with the Houston Rockets. As reported on @hoopshype in April, the Rockets will look to trade Wall. If he’s not moved this summer, his agency, Klutch Sports, will work towards a buyout agreement. https://t.co/nTjfpIAK00
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 21, 2022
Wall didn’t play all of last season as he and the Rockets hoped to find a trade partner, but nobody was willing to take on his contract without knowing his health status. Wall will have to prove he can still play at a high level, which seems unlikely after suffering major injuries over the last two seasons and sitting out a full year. He’s also entering his 30s, which could scare some teams away.
We’ll see if there’s any traction on trade talks for Wall, but a buyout seems more likely as the season approaches.