Rockets Not Expected to Make a Major Trade Mid-Season

It has been reported that the Houston Rockets front office does not plan a major trade in the middle of the season, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The club trusts its current roster and sees Fred VanVleet's return to the court as the most important reinforcement for the team.

MacMahon noted that the Rockets have multiple draft options but are in no rush to use them. Management appears satisfied with how the current group of players fits together.

It was also noted that Steven Adams is not yet on the court because of injury, and that his return would amount to a separate addition. Last season, injuries to two players prevented the project from reaching its full potential, so the club wants to give the project time.

In trade news around the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly asked for three first-round picks for Trey Murphy III and two picks for Herb Jones. Oklahoma City has also reportedly shown interest in Jones. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry is drawing attention with a historic free throw statistic.