ROCKETS/WIZARDS MAKE BLOCKBUSTER DEAL

The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have agreed to trade disgruntled point guards, Russell Westbrook and John Wall, in a blockbuster deal, announced Wednesday.

The Wizards are sending Wall and a lottery-protected 2023 first-round draft pick to the Rockets for Westbrook in a deal that both players wanted and had been simmering for weeks.

For the Rockets, there's hope that the exchange of guards will play a role in convincing James Harden, to stay long term. Harden has asked for a trade.

Westbrook was a third-team All-NBA selection during his lone season with the Rockets, averaging 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game, following 11-years in Oklahoma City.

Westbrook, 32, has $133 million over three seasons remaining on his contract, with a player option for the final year.

Wall, 30, hasn't played since Dec. 26, 2018, missing two seasons with injuries to his Achilles tendon and knee.