Houston Rockets Roster
The Houston Rockets roster is a diverse group of young and old players. Amid a rebuilding effort, several promising young players have emerged and the Rockets appear to be rolling. These include Alperen Sengun and Christian Wood, two new additions to the team. Houston Rockets Roster
While Sengun struggled to produce in his early days, he has shown some promising qualities. He registered 10 points and 10 rebounds in a win over the Sacramento Kings. This is a promising start for the big man from Turkey.
Jae'Sean Tate, on the other hand, has played in just a few games this season and has averaged 8.3 points and 1.0 steals. Although the former Kentucky star has been a force on the court, his lack of experience has left his fantasy value on the downturn.
DeMarcus Cousins, Jerian Grant, and Sterling Brown were also added to the team in recent deals. These five players could be a key piece of the Rockets' championship aspirations this season.
John Wall was traded to the Washington Wizards. In exchange for Wall, the Rockets received a 2023 first-round pick. They will also absorb three years of Wall's contract. As a result, the Rockets will be over the cap for this year.
Eric Gordon and Kenyon Martin are also on the Rockets' roster. Gordon is the oldest starter on the team, while Martin is the most promising young player. However, Martin is probably best served as a bench player.
During training camp, the Rocket's roster will be limited to 20 players. This will be the third season of the franchise's rebuild. Despite the success of some young players, the team has had to deal with injuries and suspensions. It is unclear whether the Rockets will continue the cautious approach they have adopted so far with Gordon.
Mike D'Antoni became the coach of the Rockets in 2016. His offensive strategy relied on iso plays for Harden and he changed the game with his reliance on three-pointers. That has worked well for the Rockets, as they have logged a 109.8 defensive rating during the season.
John Lucas was the first overall pick in the 1976 draft. He was the MVP in 1982. He went on to lead the Rockets to the Finals. Among his best performances, he was averaging 21.6 points per game. During the ABA, he was a star.
After he retired in 1983, Calvin Murphy remained in the Rockets organization. He is known for his quickness and free-throw accuracy. His number 23 was retired by the Rockets.
Another Rockets player, Elvin Hayes, made a huge impact on the court. He was a two-time NCAA tournament winner at Houston University. Hayes was a Naismith Hall of Famer and helped the team to two NCAA Final Fours.
The Rockets have a slew of other promising young players. Besides Wall, Oladipo, and Wood, they have DeMarcus Cousins, Tyty Washington, and Jabari Smith Jr. All of these players are in their early-20s. Considering the team's young talent, they have a lot to look forward to in the coming seasons.
