Houston Rockets Trading For Portland Trail Blazers Guard Could Patch Holes

The Houston Rockets had a 19-win improvement last season, posting a 41-41 record. With a strong young core in Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets project to be solid for years to come. The team had the urge to compete soon, though, signing Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks last offseason. Now, they've got a fringe playoff team surrounded by a strong core.