Rockets reportedly more willing to trade Jalen Green now than before

Although the Houston Rockets were considered a major trade partner this summer, due to their desire to sign a proven star, such a deal did not happen. And it likely won’t happen, as the franchise is not technically one of the most valuable clubs in soccer history. to have to make such a decision at this particular stage.

Many believe the franchise could have made the play-in tournament, even in a highly contested Western Conference, if it had had a clean bill of health. Despite those injury issues, the Rockets have won 41 games, an improvement over their 2022-23 campaign (22-60).

Despite the Rockets’ tough guard situation, Reed Sheppard’s draft pick has sparked speculation that they’re willing to trade Jalen Green. And according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the Rockets may be more willing to trade Green now than they were before, because of Sheppard.

“At some point, Houston is going to make a move on the trade market. This organization is looking to significantly upgrade its roster and make a real push toward the playoffs this upcoming season. How Sheppard played in Las Vegas, as well as how he begins the new season as a backup, will have a direct impact on Green’s future with the organization.

While many in Houston still believe in Green’s ability to be a long-term scoring option for them at guard, the Rockets have shown a greater willingness to discuss his name in trade situations around the league, sources said. Houston has not attempted to move Green, other than for Bridges last season, so his future is certainly more in question than that of Alperen Sengun, who the organization considers one of the top five centers in the NBA right now.

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard Green mentioned as a potential trade asset for the Rockets and it surely won’t be the last.

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