Steph Curry is worthy of a nuclear trade option for the Rockets

After the Warriors’ failed attempts to make any meaningful moves this offseason, longtime star Stephen Curry could be a trade target to monitor. For the Rockets, the prospect of adding Curry and putting together a historic reunion with Kevin Durant is awfully tempting. Even if it takes multiple draft picks and a great young player or two, Curry’s sustained excellence would be worth the gamble for Houston.

Trading for Curry is a dream come true

Of course, Rockets fans are all too familiar with Curry’s exploits. After all, he’s knocked out the Rockets in the playoffs multiple times going back to 2015. In the 11 years since then, we’ve seen Curry keep up his incredible production and be a perfect piece to uplift any offense.

Curry’s unparalleled shooting ability and effectiveness both on and off the ball have made offenses run smoother regardless of his role. Both his teammates and coaches have had an easier time drawing up efficient offense thanks to his constant threat. Even now, at age 38, Curry continues to demand defensive attention like no other player in the league.

For 3 years, Durant and Curry also ran roughshod over the NBA as teammates on the Warriors. Their on-court chemistry is nearly perfect thanks to both being versatile scorers that don’t need the ball to be effective, but can still take over if needed. Joining the two up again, even a decade later, would still make the Rockets an instant title contender.

Acquiring Curry won’t be cheap

But the Warriors won’t let Steph go for a weak trade package. The Rockets would likely need to offer some intriguing prospects like Reed Sheppard and Jabari Smith Jr, as well as picks including their tantalizing first-rounder from the Nets next year. Sending out those young players for Curry will mean giving up on their future growth potential, but that’s a worthy price to pay for the best shooter in basketball history.

Curry himself will also need to approve the deal; he’s earned the right to weigh in on any Warriors transaction, let alone his own trade. Leaving a franchise and fanbase that has treated him so well will be a hard pill to swallow, but maybe a necessary one considering the rest of Golden State’s roster.

In Houston, Curry could get another chance to properly compete for a title while also turning over one of the few fanbases that despises him. He would have a familiar running mate in Durant and a strong defensive ecosystem to hide his weaknesses on that end. Even if the Rockets traded away all of Sheppard, Smith Jr and Fred VanVleet, they would still have enough depth to stay afloat if Curry and Durant missed some regular season games with injury.

On paper and on the court, the fit between Curry and the Rockets makes perfect sense. It’s the emotional bonds between Curry and the Warriors holding back a deal like this from ever happening. But if Steph does find it in his heart to leave Golden State, Houston should be the first ones calling with a competitive trade package.

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