With a cupboard already deep with young prospects and future draft assets, the Houston Rockets entered the 2022 offseason with a clear emphasis on quality over quantity and likely seeking consolidation moves.
That need seems to have become even more apparent after last week’s trade agreement to send Christian Wood to Dallas, which brought in the No. 26 pick of the 2022 first round as the primary asset.
That wasn’t necessarily what Rockets general manager Rafael Stone was seeking. Rather, it was presumably the best available asset for Wood, particularly within the confines of Houston wanting to preserve its significant salary cap flexibility entering the 2023 offseason.
