Rockets Rumors: Brandon Knight-Alec Burks Trade Discussed with Cavaliers
The Houston Rockets had spoken with the Cleveland Cavaliers about trading Brandon Knight and a draft pick for Alec Burks, but talks about the swap "have quieted," sources told Zach Lowe of ESPN.
Knight has played just 12 games for the Rockets and averaged 3.0 points in 9.8 minutes per contest. The eight-year pro has suffered numerous injuries in recent years, including a torn ACL that kept him out for the entire 2017-18 season. He averaged a career-high 19.6 points per game for the Phoenix Suns in 2015-16.
After seven-plus seasons with the Utah Jazz, Burks was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers after the start of this year. He's posting 11.4 points on 39.6 percent shooting and has started 22 of 32 games played in a Cavs uniform.
The two could use changes of scenery. Knight has missed time with a left knee injury this year, but he hasn't seen the floor since head coach Mike D'Antoni said he was available to play versus the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
He can use a chance to showcase his talents on a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are in clear rebuilding mode and playing out the string.
Burks, meanwhile, could be a solid contributor for a team like the Rockets, who shoot more three-pointers than anyone in the league. The former Colorado star is knocking down his threes at a respectable 38.9 percent clip for the Cavs this season, which would place him second on Houston.
While the deal doesn't look imminent, Houston and Cleveland have until the February 7 trade deadline to get something done if they want to complete the move.
