Which Houston Rockets Player Is Likely to Be Traded Next?

Which Houston Rockets Player Is Likely to Be Traded Next?

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The Houston Rockets have an intriguing championship window. While the 37-year-old Kevin Durant should have the Rockets operating with a sense of urgency to maximize his value, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson have shown strong potential as franchise cornerstones for years to come.

During a recent episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst expressed that the Rockets could be ready to make another trade soon. The analyst emphasized Houston’s youthful roster.

“I think the Rockets are primed to make a trade. I do not know if that trade will happen this season or a year from now. They have a lot of young guys… let’s just see.”

Since Durant, who averaged 26.0 points over 78 regular-season games, was sidelined for the majority of Houston's first-round playoff series, there isn’t a clear picture of the team's playoff ceiling at full strength. The 16-time All-Star has demonstrated offensive prowess and strong consistency otherwise, which should deter trade rumors for the foreseeable future.

The Rockets’ projected starting lineup has relatively strong upside at each position, especially with three potential ...