Houston Rockets likely to maintain roster after offseason moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Houston Rockets may opt to keep their core intact this summer after failing to secure major trade targets like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball. General Manager Rafael Stone's past tendencies suggest he could refine the roster with smaller adjustments, rather than pursuing blockbuster deals. Following a disappointing playoff exit and recent draft moves, the team may primarily seek additional shooting options without significant roster changes. With the return of Fred VanVleet, the organization appears set to move on from Aaron Holiday, contingent on the rookie Bruce Thornton's performance.
- •Rockets explore minor adjustments instead of major trades this summer
- •Big trade targets, including Jaylen Brown, no longer viable
- •Team won 52 games last season despite playoff exit
- •Rockets to rely on rookie Bruce Thornton and VanVleet's contributions
- •Aaron Holiday expected to leave the team
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — What If Houston Doesn’t Make Any Big Moves This Summer?
"With trade targets vanishing and the roster stabilizing, Rafael Stone may bypass a blockbuster summer to refine a 52-win core through calculated, under-the-radar adjustments.
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