Led by Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., the rebuilding Rockets have become much more competitive during March. It comes at a good time, too, since Houston will enter the 2023 offseason with substantial salary cap room and a clear incentive to win next season.
Future Hall of Famers and four-time NBA champions Draymond Green and Klay Thompson of the Warriors are among those taking notice. Both complimented Smith and fellow Rockets rookie Tari Eason after Golden State’s trip to Houston earlier this week.
