In order to win a NBA championship, you have to take risks. That’s exactly what the Houston Rockets have done in recent seasons.
After sending a sizable haul to LA in return for Chris Paul back in 2017, the Rockets traded Paul to Oklahoma City for Russell Westbrook this summer. They also sent over their 2024 and 2026 first rounds picks and the right to swap picks in 2021 and 2025.
Houston’s core is made up of mostly veterans and they don’t have any young players that are likely to develop into superstars.