Houston Rockets

DHJ Quick Take: Rockets Eye Marcus Smart for Ime Udoka Reunion The Houston Rockets are favorites to sign free agent guard Marcus Smart and are pursuing a deal in the three-year, $21 million range, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. The move would reunite the Flower Mound native with head coach...

DHJ Quick Take: Three Klay Thompson Trade Fits for the Mavericks With Cooper Flagg entering his second season, the Dallas Mavericks face a roster caught between competing now and building for the long term, and Klay Thompson stands out as a veteran they could move for future assets. Why would...

DHJ Quick Take: Three Teams That Should Consider a Bam Adebayo Trade With the Miami Heat stuck in the play-in tier and Bam Adebayo coming off a historic 83-point night, a rebuild built around trading him is starting to make sense. Here are three teams that should take a look....

DHJ Quick Take: Three Trade Targets the Dallas Mavericks Could Pursue With the No. 9 Pick After landing the ninth pick instead of a second straight lottery jump, the Dallas Mavericks may be better off flipping the selection for a veteran to pair with Cooper Flagg. Why might the Mavericks...

DHJ Quick Take: Three Trade Destinations That Make Sense for Jaylen Brown With the Boston Celtics' title-winning wing duo back under scrutiny after a disappointing 2025-26 season, three teams stand out as logical trade fits for Jaylen Brown: the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, and New Orleans Pelicans. Why is Brown...

DHJ Quick Take: Four-Team Jaylen Brown Trade Proposal Star to Houston: A complex four-team trade proposal by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report lands Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and guard Marcus Sasser with the Houston Rockets. Boston's Return Package: In exchange for the 2024 Finals MVP, the Celtics would absorb...

DHJ Quick Take: Four-Team Trade Proposal Blockbuster Superstars: A massive four-team trade proposal from Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report routes Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jimmy Butler to the Houston Rockets. Milwaukee's Return Pack: In exchange for Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks...

DHJ Quick Take: Jaylen Brown's Potential Market Widespread Trade Interest: The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are all reported to have legitimate trade interest in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason. Contractual Status: The 2024 Finals MVP has three seasons and $183 million remaining on his...

DHJ Quick Take Trade Inquiry: Following the Clippers' dismal 6-21 start to the 2025-26 season, James Harden's camp reached out to the Rockets to gauge their interest in a potential trade. Houston's Need: The Rockets needed a "floor general" to lead their offense after losing veteran point guard Fred VanVleet...

DHJ Quick Take Internal Friction: Kevin Durant’s "moodiness" reportedly strained his relationship with the Houston Rockets' roster, specifically wearing on the patience of the team's younger players throughout the season. Burner Account Controversy: Following the 2026 All-Star Game, Durant had to address accusations that he used social media burner accounts...