Houston Rockets News

The Houston Rockets, or San Diego Rockets as they were originally named, are a professional basketball team based in Houston. They compete in the National Basketball Association and compete in the Western Conference Southwest Division. They play their home games at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston. Houston Rockets News

The Rockets are coming off a five-game losing streak and have lost 12 of 13 games in their last 13. Their record is currently the worst in the NBA at 10-29. However, they have shown some glimpses of greatness this season.

A lot of the focus on the Rockets this year has been on their emergence of young core talent. James Harden, Eric Gordon, Kenyon Martin, Chandler Eason, and Jae'Sean Tate are among the players who have been able to contribute in a big way this season.

Harden, who has been considered the most iconic player in the Houston franchise, has been on the front lines of discussions about returning to the Rockets in a trade. He has been linked to the Phoenix Suns, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Miami Heat in recent months. It appears that the Rockets may be receptive to trade for the forward as they seek to improve their roster.

In addition to James Harden, Eric Gordon, and Kenyon Martin, the Rockets have also been looking to bolster their roster with young players. Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason have both seen significant minutes in the past week and a half. Both are averaging over six rebounds and 18.0 minutes per game during the same period.

The Rockets have been more open to trading Eric Gordon than ever before. Currently, he is averaging 11.5 points and 29.7 minutes of court time. His contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but the team is looking for a future first-round pick in a trade.

Other eminent personalities in the franchise include Hakeem Olajuwon, who played seventeen seasons with the Rockets and is regarded as the best center in the franchise's history. During his tenure, Olajuwon averaged 22.5 points and 11.4 rebounds.

Eric Gordon, who has also played for multiple other teams, has been a fixture in the Houston locker room over the years. Gordon has been the longest-tenured player on the team. Although he is in his final year of a guaranteed contract, he still has an option for the second half of the season.

The Rockets are looking to bolster their roster by adding another big man to complement their small-ball lineup. Kenyon Martin has been the best defensive player on the team, but his minutes have been cut lately. Meanwhile, TyTy Washington has been removed from the rotation.

If the Rockets are able to find another player to help them get over their slump, they will be able to improve their chances of returning to the playoffs. Even though the team has not won in eight straight games, they are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.