The Houston Rockets have had a quiet offseason, bolstered by the returns of Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet, and marginal additions like Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović aimed at improving depth. Despite addressing depth issues, questions remain about their competitiveness against teams like San Antonio and Oklahoma City. The Rockets missed a chance to pursue superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown, focusing instead on developing their young core. With a two-timeline approach still in play, the influence of emerging players like Reed Sheppard will be crucial for the team’s future success.
