With the news that Lamelo Ball could be interested in a potential trade from the Charlotte Hornets, rumors have swirled around various teams, including the Houston Rockets, who could benefit from adding a dynamic point guard this season.
Yet, NBA Insider Jake Fischer, in the latest edition of his Insider Notebook, put some cold water on the building fire by, in essence, stating the obvious. Although the Rockets are likely to be monitoring the market for the right star to appear this season, Ball's lack of defensive viability makes him a poor fit for Houston.
"The most important piece to consider with any Rockets upgrade at point guard.