Warriors have a serious problem on their hands with Rockets' ascension

Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Four | Ezra Shaw/GettyImagesAs the Golden State Warriors look to put together a deep playoff run next season on the backs of their new veteran trio, an increasingly loaded Western Conference makes such a proposition exceedingly difficult.

Moreover, the ascension of the Houston Rockets, and their blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant this offseason, could spell continued trouble for the Warriors as yet another serious threat rises within their conference.

With an aging core and several question marks surrounding the rest of their rotation, it will already be a tall task for Golden State to contend for another title. Yet, if the Rockets prove to…