John Wall Suiting Up For Clippers Could Make More Sense Than Joining Heat

John Wall will have to wait until June before he can figure out where he may be suiting up next.

But this early, it appears at least two teams are interested in the five-time All-Star.

According to sources cited by Jake Fischer of the Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat loom as potential landing spots.

However, this may only happen if a buyout between the Houston Rockets and Wall happens.

After not playing a single minute in the 2021-22 NBA season, the Rockets remain hopeful of finding a trade partner for the top pick of the 2010 NBA Draft.

One deal that failed to materialize was with the Los Angeles Lakers.

As told in a previous report, the Rockets reportedly wanted the Lakers to include their 2027 first-round pick in a trade that involved a misfiring Russell Westbrook.

Wall is owed $47.4 million for the coming season after which he will become a free agent.

For either the Heat or Clippers, taking in Wall’s one-year deal could be worth it especially since both teams have their eyes on the Larry O’Brien trophy.

But of the two teams, the Clippers may make more sense.

Los Angeles did not have a true point guard this NBA season and did not have a backup behind Reggie Jackson.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue instead relied on players like Terance Mahn and Norman Powell to run the offense for their second unit.

Miami, on the other hand, appears to be set and is loaded with guards.

Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent are alternating for the playmaking chores, raising questions on how Wall would fit in the mix of head coach Erik Spoelstra.

However, this does not mean that Miami cannot adjust the rotation to accommodate the North Carolina native.

Adding another veteran All-Star could work although the price to pay is steep unless a buyout occurs.

The number of teams interested in exploring a Wall trade remains thin for now.

The offseason could dictate where he will end up, but Houston is likely to exhaust all means to trade Wall first before considering a buyout scenario.