So who could be the leading non-Harden targets in free agency? Iko listed a number of the previously-presumed names on Tuesday—including Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks and Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson—though the additional list of point guards may come as a bit of a surprise.
"Former franchise player and current 76ers guard James Harden is the top target for Houston in free agency, according to league sources, representing the veteran leadership and elite point guard needed to establish structure and offensive cohesion," Iko wrote Tuesday. "If a move for Harden didn't materialize, names like Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Donte DiVincenzo and even former Rockets player Chris Paul could be considered should they become available.