Houston Rockets
Joining the Houston Rockets would be a strange decision. That’s precisely why it’s one Irving might make.
Could leading this young group back to relevancy appeal to Irving? We think so. The fact that he maintains a strong relationship with young guard Jalen Green has only furthered speculation.
Basketball-wise, Irving would be a perfect fit here. The Rockets need a reliable ball-handler.
Meanwhile, finding one who thrives off the ball would help them build an offense around talented young big man Alperen Sengun.
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Meanwhile, the Rockets start sending first-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder after this summer. This team has every incentive to improve.
That said, they don’t have the same urgency as this next team.