With a handful of brilliant moves at the trade deadline, the Houston Rockets have moved up from possible contender to a serious threat for the NBA crown this season. By bringing in Jeff Green, DeMarre Carroll and Robert Covington, the team has established a firm identity as a swarming defensive force with a dominant offense to boot.
While the roster is firing on all cylinders, winning six straight and 10 of their last 12, there are always ways that any given team can be improved. So far, Daryl Morey and the Rockets are 3-for-3 in their mid-season moves, and adding veteran guard Troy Daniels could make it 4-for-4.