The Houston Rockets' rebuild to date has been focused on the acquisition and development of young talent. That calculus could be changing ahead of the second year of the Ime Udoka era.
Houston, per numerous reports, is going big-name hunting this offseason, with Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant reportedly emerging as the latest apple of Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone's eyes. Will Houston's brass actually be able to consummate a deal for Durant on draft night? Consider me skeptical. But the Rockets' collection of future draft capital and increasing expectations creates something of a perfect storm for a blockbuster trade.