Houston Rockets Must Trade For One Of These 5 Players In 2016

By Brendan Patel

The Houston Rockets have a new coach, and will need to find the right players to fit his system. They could use more shooting, and need another playmaker off of the bench. The team will likely utilize a smaller lineup, but will still need to look for another big man to add depth to their roster.

Houston Rockets Must Trade For One Of These 5 Players In 2016
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5. Darren Collison

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The Rockets could use a playmaker off of the bench, and Collison still has plenty of speed. He is a good shooter who could thrive in an up-tempo offense.

5. Darren Collison

The Rockets could use a playmaker off of the bench, and Collison still has plenty of speed. He is a good shooter who could thrive in an up-tempo offense.

4. Kyle Korver

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Korver’s shooting ability would be a great fit in Coach D’Antoni’s system, although it will be hard to convince the Hawks to part with their sharpshooter. He did struggle at times last year which could bring his value down.

4. Kyle Korver

Korver’s shooting ability would be a great fit in Coach D’Antoni’s system, although it will be hard to convince the Hawks to part with their sharpshooter. He did struggle at times last year which could bring his value down.

3. Spencer Hawes

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Hawes’ ability to shoot from deep would help space the floor, and give the offense a new dimension. His skill set would be a good fit for what this team wants to do.

3. Spencer Hawes

Hawes’ ability to shoot from deep would help space the floor, and give the offense a new dimension. His skill set would be a good fit for what this team wants to do.

2. Nerlens Noel

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This could be a gamble and might take parting with a key piece, but Noel could develop into a devastating pick and roll partner with more experience. He has shown an ability to finish and could flourish in a new environment.

2. Nerlens Noel

This could be a gamble and might take parting with a key piece, but Noel could develop into a devastating pick and roll partner with more experience. He has shown an ability to finish and could flourish in a new environment.

1. Ben McLemore

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Maybe not a splashy move, but the Rockets wouldn’t have to part with much to get McLemore. He is athletic, has shown potential as a shooter, and has the work ethic to improve. McLemore has the ability, and could thrive in D’Antoni’s offense.

1. Ben McLemore

Maybe not a splashy move, but the Rockets wouldn’t have to part with much to get McLemore. He is athletic, has shown potential as a shooter, and has the work ethic to improve. McLemore has the ability, and could thrive in D’Antoni’s offense.

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