You are the GM of the Houston Rockets, what would you do this offseason?

[Astaluego]

They have pick 3 in the Draft, tell us what you would do if you were in charge

[LarsV8]

- Wouldn't seriously entertain any trades from the core 6, unless a legit star is coming back. (Eason isn't going anywhere)

- I would offer #3, or Green, or the 2027 Nets #1 back to Brooklyn for Mikal. If they don't accept, no big deal. Certainly would not send all their picks back for him, unless they protect 25 and 26, and we get all the Phoenix picks back as well.

- I would explore #3 straight up for a bundle of mid or late round future firsts, just to restock the cabinet, and be able to make mid level trades down the line. Rockets have a lot of premiere trade assets, but really lacking middling assets, which prevents them from making margin moves. We are not in a good spot to trade for teams selling vets for late firsts, which I want to be able to do in the future.

- I would explore trades for Mitchell or Trae to get a legit offensive engine. Probably won't happen, but need to make the calls. Green, #3, 27 Nets, and a future Houston first is what I would be looking to spend.

- I would not trade for any of the middling "stars" that will be available (Ingram, Garland, Murray, Lavine, etc.)

- I would explore a trade for a legit rim running defensive big. IE Allan, Claxton, etc.

- I would draft one of Sarr, ZR, Clingan, Sheppard, Castle, or Dillingham. I value them all about equally (my Tier 1 guys), so if you can trade back and pick up an asset while doing it, that would be a huge asset management win.

- I would not trade up for anyone in this draft.

- If you pick up a second pick in a trade down scenario, I would look at Topic, Holland, Matas, Knecht, CodyW, Salaun, Ware or Edy (my Tier 2 guys). Turning the #3 pick into a tier 1 and tier 2 guy would be ideal.

- Not really interested in anyone in this draft outside the above 14, with the exception of Dunn and Holmes.

- I probably would not use the MLE

- And then just run it back and see if you can get to the playin.

[One_and_Done]

It's pretty clear the Nets aren't interested in trading Bridges, so I'd scrub that plan.

[Colbinii]

Draft BPA at #3, and if that's Clingan or Sarr, maybe shop Sengun to gauge the temp on him around the league.

See if FVV will resign at a much lower figure. He is versatile enough on/off ball where he can fit most line-ups.

Identify which wings make the most sense in the rotation and identity who the odd man out is and see what value they hold.

Expect a lot of growth internally with the younger pieces and see how they scale on a team with Playoff+ aspirations.

[Kiss of Death]

No major moves.
Don’t trade any of the Core 6.
Draft BPA at #3 or trade down.
Rotation is basically already set 9 deep with no moves at all.

C - Sengun, Adams
PF - Smith, Eason
SF - Brooks, Thompson/Whitmore
SG - Green, Whitmore
PG - VanVleet, Thompson

Sheppard, Clingan, Castle, etc… could maybe see some minutes.

[Astaluego]

I would try to make a winning move. Fox is an indispensable pillar in the Kings, I suppose... but it is also true that they have a limited ceiling/assets... I would make an offer that would make them think about restructuring FVV+3+ one from Eason/Whitmore

[Village Idiot]

I like, and covet, a lot of the guys on Houston´s roster but nobody really stands out as a guy who will make an all-star team perenially or be a guy-to-guy on a Championship contender. Therefor consolidation for a star would be my priority before all these good, but not great, young guys need extensions.

I imagine this trade won´t be popular with Rockets fans given their understandable love for Sengun but in terms of roster construction the future looks brighter

Houston trades:

Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks

Phoenix trades:

Devin Booker

Booker is still only 26 years old so he can definitely grow with this team.

The Suns get some great pieces to build a contender. With only one ball to share Booker is a bit superfluous with Durant and Beal. Sengun is the ideal C for this team, Brooks is a awesome veteran piece and Green can learn from the best.

Draft:

3 - Donovan Clingan - Clingan gives the Rockets their center of the future and a more defensive profile.

[Kiss of Death]

I like, and covet, a lot of the guys on Houston´s roster but nobody really stands out as a guy who will make an all-star team perenially or be a guy-to-guy on a Championship contender. Therefor consolidation for a star would be my priority before all these good, but not great, young guys need extensions.

I imagine this trade won´t be popular with Rockets fans given their understandable love for Sengun but in terms of roster construction the future looks brighter

Houston trades:

Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks

Phoenix trades:

Devin Booker

Booker is still only 26 years old so he can definitely grow with this team.

The Suns get some great pieces to build a contender. With only one ball to share Booker is a bit superfluous with Durant and Beal. Sengun is the ideal C for this team, Brooks is a awesome veteran piece and Green can learn from the best.

Draft:

3 - Donovan Clingan - Clingan gives the Rockets their center of the future and a more defensive profile.

That's terrible for the Rockets.
Someone else can bail out the Suns.

[WargamesX]

If they hit on the third pick they are good. At most I would see if a team might give them draft picks for either Brooks or Eason.

They really just have to hit on that #3 pick.

[LarsV8]

I like, and covet, a lot of the guys on Houston´s roster but nobody really stands out as a guy who will make an all-star team perenially or be a guy-to-guy on a Championship contender. Therefor consolidation for a star would be my priority before all these good, but not great, young guys need extensions.

I imagine this trade won´t be popular with Rockets fans given their understandable love for Sengun but in terms of roster construction the future looks brighter

Houston trades:

Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks

Phoenix trades:

Devin Booker

Booker is still only 26 years old so he can definitely grow with this team.

The Suns get some great pieces to build a contender. With only one ball to share Booker is a bit superfluous with Durant and Beal. Sengun is the ideal C for this team, Brooks is a awesome veteran piece and Green can learn from the best.

Draft:

3 - Donovan Clingan - Clingan gives the Rockets their center of the future and a more defensive profile.

Rockets need to be using their picks, not their players to improve.

Nets picks back to Brooklyn, Phoenix picks back to Suns, Mikal and Booker to the Rockets.



FVV / (Holiday)
Booker / Whitmore
Mikal / Thompson
Jabari / Eason
Clingan / Sengun

[MoreyWins]

I'm always seeing the wildest evaluation of assets in Rockets threads. If Brooklyn thinks Bridges is a top 2 player on a championship team, then they'll want a return that's too expensive for Houston's taste. The potential to get a top pick in 2025 is too juicy to trade out of for Bridges on a big extension.

I'd let the players ride out next season with minimum changes. Draft best player available and add shooting in the off-season. Extend Jalen Green for what his market value is. I don't think a max is warranted just yet.

[Skybox]

I wouldn’t bust up the group, but I’d definitely explore a small trade down. I think Castle is the star of this draft and, ultimately, the Lead Guard after FVV. If there’s no safe move, I’d take him 3rd and never look back. A fair extension for JG (not a max) is the off-season priority…and hope he becomes a more reliable player.

Don’t mess up a good thing. Core is still so young…maybe try to add a solid “connector” two-way vet like Kyle Anderson just to solidify the ball movement and team BBIQ.

Same general guidelines I want for ORL…don’t be stupid and shake up the team’s defensive identity for a shiny toy.

[jbk1234]

I'd move Sengun to a team like the Pistons, before he gets paid, for No. 5, then package No. 3 & 5 for Sarr. Moving Sengun is something that should probably happen sooner rather than later though as he's going to prove very difficult to build around and cap your ceiling.

[MoneyTalks41890]

Imo they have the assets to upgrade any current position. Jabari is the guy I feel most solid about in terms of becoming a long term starter who shouldn’t be upgraded/doesn’t need to be.

They could go a number of directions and if im them I’m looking for an opportunity to make a splash.

[Kiss of Death]

I'd move Sengun to a team like the Pistons, before he gets paid, for No. 5, then package No. 3 & 5 for Sarr. Moving Sengun is something that should probably happen sooner rather than later though as he's going to prove very difficult to build around and cap your ceiling.

You can't be serious.

[supertruck97]

I'd move Sengun to a team like the Pistons, before he gets paid, for No. 5, then package No. 3 & 5 for Sarr. Moving Sengun is something that should probably happen sooner rather than later though as he's going to prove very difficult to build around and cap your ceiling.

Pack it up boys. We've seen the worst 2024 draft trade suggestion possible.

[Sactown33]

I would try to make a winning move. Fox is an indispensable pillar in the Kings, I suppose... but it is also true that they have a limited ceiling/assets... I would make an offer that would make them think about restructuring FVV+3+ one from Eason/Whitmore

I don’t think that would be enough to get Mikal Bridges, let alone De’Aaron Fox.

[K_chile22]

If a star shakes loose they'll chase that with 3+ young guys but doubt that comes to anything so what id do is pretty boring.

Draft Reed Sheppard to be a bench shooter for now and eventually would be a fantastic back court fit with Amen. Keep all of the non guaranteed guys on the books, Tate is a useful player, Green useful in the locker room and Landale is a good third center in case Adam's needs to miss some games. Find a bench shooter, maybe overpay someone like Malik Beasley for the mle in exchange for no promise of PT. Third Pg minimum kind of guy. Aaron Holiday would be great if he'd come back but think he's going to try to find more opportunity after having a solid year.


Just getting Adams and Tari plus development of the young guys should make them better. Already packed rotation wise.

FVV/Reed/min 3rd PG
Green/Amen
Dillon/Whitmore
Jabari/Tari/Tate/Jeff
Sengun/Adams/Landale

Plus a FA 2/3 shooter. Assuming pick 44 will be a two way guy.

[Skybox]

If a star shakes loose they'll chase that with 3+ young guys but doubt that comes to anything so what id do is pretty boring.

Draft Reed Sheppard to be a bench shooter for now and eventually would be a fantastic back court fit with Amen. Keep all of the non guaranteed guys on the books, Tate is a useful player, Green useful in the locker room and Landale is a good third center in case Adam's needs to miss some games. Find a bench shooter, maybe overpay someone like Malik Beasley for the mle in exchange for no promise of PT. Third Pg minimum kind of guy. Aaron Holiday would be great if he'd come back but think he's going to try to find more opportunity after having a solid year.


Just getting Adams and Tari plus development of the young guys should make them better. Already packed rotation wise.

FVV/Reed/min 3rd PG
Green/Amen
Dillon/Whitmore
Jabari/Tari/Tate/Jeff
Sengun/Adams/Landale

Plus a FA 2/3 shooter. Assuming pick 44 will be a two way guy.

I like it...most under-the-radar, vet min PG is Kris Dunn...elite on-ball defender and suddenly averaging over 40% from 3 over the last couple of seasons. He a UFA and, I imagine, available to a young team on the rise, in a tax-free, warm weather state (hopefully, not yours )

[x-]

Draft Reed Sheppard to be a bench shooter for now and eventually would be a fantastic back court fit with Amen. Keep all of the non guaranteed guys on the books, Tate is a useful player, Green useful in the locker room and Landale is a good third center in case Adam's needs to miss some games. Find a bench shooter, maybe overpay someone like Malik Beasley for the mle in exchange for no promise of PT. Third Pg minimum kind of guy. Aaron Holiday would be great if he'd come back but think he's going to try to find more opportunity after having a solid year.


Just getting Adams and Tari plus development of the young guys should make them better. Already packed rotation wise.

FVV/Reed/min 3rd PG
Green/Amen
Dillon/Whitmore
Jabari/Tari/Tate/Jeff
Sengun/Adams/Landale

Plus a FA 2/3 shooter. Assuming pick 44 will be a two way guy.

Don't see the need for a guy like Beasley. He's just going to take away valuable playing time and not going to make much of a difference. Otherwise, I'd agree, this is probably the way to go.
Maybe sign or trade for a guy who's not gonna demand playing time on a one year expiring or on a contract structured like Landale and Jeff Green (non-guaranteed after this year), as another salary trade chip.