NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets Pondering Fire Sale
What Is Houston Looking For?
The validity of each existing report is debatable, but it’s clear that the Houston Rockets have welcomed and considered trade proposals. With that being understood, there’s only one question left to answer.
What does Daryl Morey want in return?
Marc Stein of ESPN is one of the many who have reported Houston’s interest in embattled Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris. The Rockets have long been linked to New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson, as well.
Other rumors have surfaced, but the general tone of the discussions is that Houston wants a stretch 4.
Given James Harden’s ball-dominant slashing and Dwight Howard’s pick-and-roll proficiency, this isn’t entirely surprising. Houston needs to space the floor in order to properly execute on offense, and the stretch 4 is more valuable than it’s ever been.
Morris can light teams up from midrange and Anderson is a borderline elite option from beyond the ar., The question is, can any of Houston’s available assets net the return it desires?