NBA Future Power Rankings: Every Team's Spot In 5 Years

NBA Future Power Rankings: Every Team’s Spot In 5 Years

By Ti Windisch | Nov 30, 2015

Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots in the fourth quarter against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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No. 18: Houston Rockets

Houston is in a precarious situation right now. Their core isn’t working out, which is especially disappointing considering the Rockets were supposed to be a contender this season. They are not, and they need to quickly shake things up.

James Harden may well be gone by 2020, along with everyone else. Daryl Morey is a genius at moving parts around, but there are questions about his team-building skills. The talent is there in Houston, but the chemistry is not. Building the tallest building doesn’t mean much if it’s just going to collapse after completion.

This particular collapse could be a complete fluke, and after another offseason of making moves the Rockets could find themselves back in front of the West. It’ll be interesting to see what Morey does over the next half-decade, to see if his wheeling-and-dealing style works long-term or not.

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