As the Rockets try to transition to the next phase of their rebuild under new head coach Ime Udoka, could an established floor general be part of the formula? Houston has started young prospect Kevin Porter Jr. at that position in each of the last two seasons, though he entered the NBA viewed as more of a shooting guard or wing.
According to league insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Udoka is believed to want something more traditional at that position. As Houston enters 2023 free agency armed with approximately $60 million in salary cap flexibility, one viable option on the marketplace could be Toronto’s Fred VanVleet — who could receive a contract in excess of $30 million annually, Scotto reports.
