When he was acquired by Houston from Denver, Ty Lawson was thought to be that one piece to bring the Rockets over the top. Sure, Patrick Beverley is a more-than-serviceable PG, but Lawson is widely thought to be much more dynamic. However, the Rockets have struggled severely this year, and Lawson’s not to blame.
So, since he isn’t the answer, the team is reportedly shopping the young PG around. His recent off-the-court issues are well documented, but he’s a very talented point man.
The Rockets have been sniffing around the league for deals and there is a belief among other teams that Ty Lawson could be had in trade, and had cheaply. Lawson is owed $12.4 million this season with the final $13.21 million of his deal being fully non-guaranteed.
As the Rockets search for ways to change, there is a belief that Lawson could be the first Rocket player moved. But given how poorly Lawson has played in Houston and his troublesome off-the-court history, it’s hard to imagine that Lawson alone is going to yield much in return. But as teams start to get desperate, Lawson does have a career assist average of more than 6.5 assists per game and averaged 9.6 per game last season for the Nuggets.
H/T: Basketball Insiders
