Thunder’s Latest Blow Reveals Shocking Rockets’ Weakness—Is a Major Shakeup Inevitable Before Trade Deadline?
Their current cap constraints (Houston is hard-capped at the first apron) limit what they’re able to do on the open market, but the Rockets have signaled a willingness to move some of their draft capital if the right upgrade presents itself. Houston has a total of nine future first-round picks, including control of future firsts from Phoenix, Brooklyn and Dallas — as well as a slew of second-round picks.
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At a glance, Houston’s cautious approach to the trade deadline is understandable given the current climate. But, if negative results persist and their slide down the standings continues, changes are likely to occur. And regardless of what is presumed to be atop the wishlist — proficient point guard help or wing scoring — the Rockets as currently constructed are a few notches below a championship roster and could benefit from an arrival or two before the window slams shut.



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