Houston has a short rotation which has taken a toll on the team's center depth.
The Houston Rockets have been on a roll to start the season with a 29-14 record. Houston has had plenty of significant wins and has one of the best defenses in the NBA with arating, good for third in the league. On the flip side, the Rockets' offense has been efficient as well with a
Thompson has stepped into the starting lineup with Jabari Smith Jr. out with a broken hand, which means that other players such as Cam Whitmore and Steven Adams have received more minutes as of late. Adams has been backing up starting center Alperen Sengun, and while he has had some good games, the veteran has seen a noticeable decline as he's aged.
According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, Houston began "exploratory trade talks" with the Portland Trail Blazers regarding center Robert Williams III. The defensive anchor has continued to be productive this season despite having a limited role, and would be a definite upgrade for the Rockets.
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