Rockets trade Westbrook to Wizards for Wall, first-round pick

Houston • The Houston Rockets have traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a future lottery-protected first-round pick.Both teams announced the trade Wednesday night.The move ends Westbrook’s tenure in Houston after just one disappointing season. Westbrook was traded from Oklahoma City for Chris Paul and draft picks in July 2019.The Rockets had hoped that the 32-year-old Westbrook would be the final piece they needed to win their first title since winning