Five Players The Houston Rockets Should Target In Free Agency
By Mario Hicks
May 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after getting his third foul against Portland Trail Blazers in the first half in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center.Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Rockets will likely be adding a free agent this summer. The question remains whether or not the Rockets will look for a big name or role player.
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The Rockets were knocked out of the playoffs a lot earlier than anyone expected, and will look to make additions this summer.
Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, and other stars are potential trade candidates but there are some good pieces available that can choose where they’d like to play next season. The Rockets will have to do a lot of finagling with their cap, but they need to improve this team, and you know GM Daryl Morey and Owner Leslie Alexander will do everything they can do get this team to the NBA Finals.
With obvious holes on the bench, but a desire to add a third star, we’ll take a look at the five free agents the Houston Rockets should consider via the free agency.