NBA Trade Rumors: Rockets Not Interested in Grizzlies' Andre Iguodala

The Houston Rockets are reportedly one contending team that will not pursue a trade for Memphis Grizzlies veteran wing Andre Iguodala.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Rockets did have discussions with the Grizzlies regarding a potential Iguodala deal in July, but they decided against moving forward with it since it would have resulted in Houston going more than $20 million over the luxury tax threshold.

While Iguodala is reportedly not an option, the Rockets are in search of a wing player after it was reported this week that Gerald Green is likely to miss the entire 2019-20 season with a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot.

The Golden State Warriors sent Iguodala and a 2024 first-round pick to the Grizz during the offseason in an effort to clear salary so they could acquire guard D'Angelo Russell from the Brooklyn Nets.

It always seemed unlikely that Iggy would play for a rebuilding Grizzlies team, however. Since Iguodala is set to enter the final year of his contract, he is an ideal trade candidate for Memphis and target for teams in search of a quality defender and experienced playoff performer.

In September, it was reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Iguodala and the Grizzlies reached an agreement that would allow him to stay away from the team while Memphis explored trade possibilities.

The 35-year-old Iguodala spent the past six seasons with the Warriors as a complementary piece alongside the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant.

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While Iguodala's numbers were down considerably in comparison to his eight-year stint with the Philadelphia 76ers and one season with the Denver Nuggets, he was a key part of the Dubs' success.

Iguodala helped the Warriors reach five consecutive NBA Finals, winning three championships along the way. He was also named the 2015 NBA Finals MVP thanks to the remarkable defensive work he put in against then-Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James.

Last season, Iguodala appeared in 68 regular-season games and averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest while shooting 50 percent from the field. His numbers may not jump off the page like they once did, but they illustrate the fact that he contributes in all areas.

Iguodala also has an amazing 145 career playoff games to his credit, and given his experience in big-game situations, it is likely only a matter of time until a contending team gives the Grizzlies a trade offer to their liking.