Rockets Land Anthony Davis In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal

If any team is going to decline this deal, it may be the Houston Rockets. This is a risky move for this organization.

After all, the Rockets are in the infancy stages of a rebuild. Adding Davis to this core will not make them title contenders in 2022-23. It will, with that said, make them better.

In fact, a perusal of this roster begs for one thing – rim protection. Davis provides as much as any big man in the NBA when healthy.

Furthermore, this Rockets team is talented. Jalen Green looked the part of a future superstar down the stretch of 2021-22. The organization also added Jabari Smith Jr. in this year’s draft.

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If the Rockets are content with their young core, they may be ready to make an instant pivot towards contention. In that event, landing Anthony Davis feels like as good a move as any.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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