How the Rockets can use their remaining salary cap space

Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets controls the ball around Jae'Sean Tate #8 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on November 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas.Incoming Rockets coach Ime Udoka noted ahead of free agency his wish to add proven veteran talent before the 2023-24 season. Houston accomplished that mission over the last week.

After a deluge of weekend moves, the Rockets' roster is nearly, though not completely set. Houston will have 12 potential rotation players under contract at the conclusion of the Brooks sign-and-trade acquisition, and Houston still has a $7.7 million mid-level exception available as well as roughly $4.5 million in cap space.…