The trade deadline is fast approaching for the NBA and its 30 teams. During this time of year, teams are in one of three categories when it gets to this pivotal time of year. They are either buyers, sellers or bystanders.
Most playoff teams are looking to buy and improve their chances of either making the playoffs or solidifying themselves as championship contenders. Most of the time, teams at the very top are not overly concerned with wheeling and dealing before the trade deadline. This brings us to the Houston Rockets, who have been closer to the bottom than the playoffs for the past two years, which means they are again sellers at the deadline.