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The Houston Rockets have entered what the franchise calls "Phase 2" of its rebuild.
Phase 1, which began in the wake of trading superstar guard James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 14, 2021, saw the Rockets go an NBA-worst 56-171 from the day of the deal until the end of the 2022-23 season.
Then, thanks to a few splashy acquisitions this past offseason, Houston expedited its transition into becoming a postseason contender. The Rockets hired former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka in April and spent over $200 million to sign free agents Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to provide veteran leadership.