NBA Trade Season Opens: Giannis, Harden, Jrue Holiday & the Rockets’ Big Decisions | ClutchFans
The NBA trade season is officially underway, and Ben DuBose, Dave Hardisty, and Paulo Alves break down what it all means for the Houston Rockets on this episode of the ClutchFans Video Podcast.
With Houston emerging as a legitimate Western Conference contender, the big question is strategy: Should the Rockets go big-game hunting or focus on smart moves around the margins? We discuss the pros and cons of pursuing a true superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo, revisiting a potential reunion with James Harden, or targeting a proven two-way veteran such as Jrue Holiday.
The panel also examines Houston’s current roster construction, asset flexibility, and how any major trade could impact the Rockets’ young core moving forward. Is now the time to push all the chips in—or is patience the smarter play?
Topics include:
• Opening of the NBA trade season
• Should the Rockets pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo?
• James Harden reunion: realistic or risky?
• Jrue Holiday as a defensive upgrade
• Big swings vs. depth and role-player additions
• Rockets trade assets, draft capital, and timeline
• Short-term contention vs. long-term flexibility
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Just apologizing in advance for my mic and the audio there — I finally got it figured out and it should not be an issue moving forward.
Related, another disclosure: Yes, I'm a dummy and said Jalen Green in the Jalen Green role when I meant Kevin Durant in the Jalen Green role. I surgically repaired that on the audio version, obviously can't on video. 🤣
I know the rock is probably won't trade for a point guard but we desperately need one Even if Fred comes back he's the most inefficient player in the NBA He only shoots 37% from the field and that's before the injury He's going to be worse. We need a upgrade at PG regardless
If you suggest trading for Giannis, i will run up on each one of yall and throw candy corn at you repeatedly