NBA Trade Verdict

Wolves Win

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Wolves: Houston received Mike James (Lamont); Justin Reed from Minnesota Timberwolves for Juwan Howard.

June 11, 2007 Houston Rockets / Minnesota Timberwolves Record confidence: High

Houston Rockets Received

Player Mike James (Lamont)
Player Justin Reed

Minnesota Timberwolves Received

Player Juwan Howard

Trade Analysis

The realized-value outcome ultimately favored Wolves. Houston received Mike James (Lamont); Justin Reed and sent Juwan Howard. The Rockets side is graded C-, compared with B for the aggregate the other team return. The assessment weighs realized player production, named draft outcomes, pick value, role, timing and asset depth.