The Houston Rockets' brass has expressed confidence in the team's young core, hinting that a relatively uneventful offseason could be ahead after narrowly missing out on the play-in tournament in 2024.
Perhaps the availability of a star guard will change this outlook.
The Rockets made a surprise leap into the top-three during this month's NBA draft lottery, securing the No. 3 overall pick in a swing of events that enhances their options for the coming months. General manager Rafael Stone recently hinted that the team is leaning toward using the pick, though he didn't shoot down the possibility of a trade.