The Houston Rockets have been out of commission since March 10th, as the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the NBA to shut down once Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive. Although basketball fans have been starved and destitute for action, there have been positive signs and reasons for optimism for an NBA return, as much of the league’s teams have already opened their facilities back up, like the Rockets.
But the hiatus hasn’t exactly been all bad, as it’s allowed teams to get a head start on the offseason, which is what the Rockets have done during this unprecedented pause in action.