The Houston Rockets currently have the worst record in the league at 17-51, which is a half-game worse (or better depending on how you look at it) than the Orlando Magic. Once you get to this point in a season where you aren't competing for a playoff spot, you have to start evaluating your current roster to see what you have for the following season.
You start to dissect every player's strengths and weaknesses, their potential to get better, and their potential fit with future draft picks. The Rockets have 14 games left in the season, giving them 14 more opportunities to find out who should be part of the 2022-23 team.