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Rockets could ‘pivot’ to Atlanta Hawks big man as trade target

The Atlanta Hawks’ frontcourt could quickly become a target for the rebuilding Houston Rockets.

Houston will pursue veteran targets in free agency with Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden long-rumored to be heading back for a second tour and Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez on their wishlist. But, if they strike out on Lopez, or players on their radar like him, Kelly Iko of The Athletic says they are fully prepared to pivot and a Hawks big man could be a target.

“The Rockets have several succession plans,” Iko said on the ‘HoopsHype Podcast’ with Michael Scotto on June 13.