What happened: Brian Windhorst said Houston looks positioned to make another trade, pointing to the team's collection of young players and its involvement in recent activity. The comment extends a Rockets offseason that already included a five-year, $208 million extension for Amen Thompson.

Why it matters: Another move would reshape Houston's roster construction ahead of training camp and opening night. It would also show whether the Rockets want to consolidate young depth after winning 52 games in each of the last two seasons.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is whether Houston turns its prospect depth into a larger deal before the regular-season opener. Any move would sharpen the picture of how much of this core stays intact for 2026-27.