The Rockets still have trades? The young player may become a bargaining chip. The weakest link may really be able to compete for the championship.

On June 28, 2025, the NBA season's game has ended, and all teams have begun to prepare for the new season. The Rockets previously obtained Durant through trades, which also solved the problem of the Rockets' poor score at critical moments next season. The team's defensive system was not affected by the trades. With Durant on the offensive end, the team's overall strength will be significantly improved.

, and recently, according to TA Rockets' record Kelly Iko, sources revealed that the Rockets' third-year wing Whitmore has recently become the focus of many trading discussions, but the current situation is still changing rapidly. If the Rockets want to trade in the next offseason and do not affect the current team's main rotation lineup, then Whitmore is the most likely player to be traded. Previously, the famous reporter Shams also stated that Whitmore became a player that the Rockets may trade.

So for the Rockets, what kind of players are the best to get through trading? At present, the team's ability on both offense and defense is already very balanced. What is needed most is a three-point shooter who can threaten the outside shooting. After players like Amen and Durant attract double-teams, they can shoot the ball steadily. This is very important.

So for the Rockets, if this can be strengthened, the team's goal in the new season will not only enter the playoffs, but the goal will directly point to the championship!