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Rockets have to hope that West rival makes boneheaded Ja Morant trade

The Timberwolves could be a serious competitor for the Rockets, but not if they make this trade.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Houston Rockets | Alex Slitz/GettyImages

As the Houston Rockets have now established themselves, yet again, as one of the best teams in the Western Conference, it is coming time for them to start sizing themselves up against the numerous teams they will have to compete with in order to make a deep playoff run.

Yet, one of these teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves, desperately need a point guard, and their potential interest in Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies may prove to be one of the defining storylines of the season.