Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook (0) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder's Nerlens Noel, right, defends during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook is held back by a referee as he argues during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook reaches for a loose ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook, rear, drives to the basket over Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo (9) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Lakers won 112-102. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook (0) drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Rockets won 112-97. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 02: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets drives the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 02, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook wears "Black Lives Matter" on the back of his jersey during the team's NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook tips the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook (0) drives toward the basket as Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook leaves the bench area and walks back to the locker room during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook reacts after turning the ball over during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets steals the ball from Delon Wright #55 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Toyota Center on January 31, 2020 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives into Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook (0) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder's Nerlens Noel, right, defends during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards.
Both ESPN and The Athletic reported the traded, citing sources.
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Adrian Wojnarowski said in a tweet that the Rockets got John Wall and a first-round pick in 2023 in the deal.
KPRC 2 has independently confirmed the reports.
The move ends Westbrook’s tenure in Houston after just one disappointing season. Westbrook was traded from Oklahoma City or 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 back-to-back championships in 1994-95. But instead were eliminated from the playoffs by the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals.
Wall, the first overall pick in the 2010 draft, has spent his entire career in Washington. He’s a five-time All-Star.
NBA sources confirm to me #Rockets have traded Russell Westbrook to the #Wizards for G John Wall and a 2023 protected 1st Rd pick. @KPRC2
