Russell Westbrook Traded For John Wall, NBA Twitter Reacts

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John Wall & Russell Westbrook
Last night's Westbrook for Wall trade had fans immersed in a debate.

So far, the NBA offseason has provided us with plenty of interesting storylines, especially when it comes to the Houston Rockets. Over the past few weeks, it has been reported that both Russell Westbrook and James Harden want out of Houston, although a Westbrook trade has been the main priority. Last night, it finally went down as Westbrook was sent to the Washington Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a first-round draft pick in 2023. It was a massive move that immediately makes the Wizards a playoff team in a conference that will certainly have some strong competition.

In the aftermath of the trade, NBA Twitter was active with some memes and some hot takes regarding the deal. Considering Wall and Westbrook both have terrible contracts, many noted that this trade is a lateral move for both teams and that neither the Rockets nor Wizards really improved by that much. Of course, this remains to be seen although you can't help but feel like both teams will have some interesting new energy to start the season.

Check out what people had to say about the trade, below, and let us know who you think won the deal, in the comments section.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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