The Rockets find themselves on the cusp of championship contention. Their disruptive, dominant defense is camera-ready for basketball's biggest stage. Their competitive fire and the fight instilled under head coach Ime Udoka can keep sturdy legs beneath them through the final rounds of a heavyweight brawl.

In a potential trade market for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Rockets are a team to look out for, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

The NBA offseason is far from here, but one of the biggest discussions surrounding it has already begun. With the Milwaukee Bucks being defeated in five games b