This massive blockbuster trade idea sees the Houston Rockets land this $215 million superstar guard and upgrade their backcourt.

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

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.

Houston’s professional sports payrolls are surging, with the Rockets, Texans and Astros dominating the city’s list of highest-paid athletes. See how much the top 25 make.

Denver also remains highly ranked, while the preseason predicted top teams in the East have stumbled to start the season.

The Rockets (3-2) entered Saturday with a top-rated offense and below-average defense, but their win in Boston showed elite play on both ends.

The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets have announced their first fives for Saturday night's encounter between the two proud squads, both of whom have righted the ship after rocky starts to their respective 2025-26 NBA seasons.

I feel like I’m watching a scientific experiment every time I watch them,” The Ringer’s Zach Lowe says of Houston and its top-rated offense.