The Houston Rockets are no longer a defense-first team, with the offense leading the way early on this season.

Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus believes so as well, predicting Houston creates a three-team trade that nets them two-time All-Defensive and NBA champion Derrick White. MORE: Potential Grizzlies trade sees Memphis finally cut ties with Ja Morant, in favor of $120 million All-Star, 6MOTY

Kevin Durant and the Rockets made it four consecutive wins with Monday night's 110-102 win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.

After dominating their brief two-game road trip in Toronto and Boston, the Houston Rockets returned home for a Monday night homestand against a Texas rival. It

Kevin Durant led the way for Houston in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 26 points and four rebounds while Alperen Sengun added 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists of his own. While both teams are looking for a key victory in Monday’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets crossed swords in an intraconference regular-season game at the Toyota Center on Monday.

Houston isn't in the market to make any long-term trades at the moment. But if one came along, it could be with a team that desperately needs something back.

Two weeks is about the length of a playoff series, and it's enough time to break down what key contributors are, well, contributing.