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The Houston Rockets are gearing up for 2023 NBA free agency, and rumors are swirling about the players they could be targeting. Their history is full of bold business deals and acquisitions, all for the championship. With $2.5 billion in assets, the Rockets are once again making headlines with their ambitious plans.
The Rockets? free agency strategy is a hotly debated topic among fans and analysts this year.
Reason?
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A desire to bring a star player back to the roster and a bold list of potential players.
The dream of bringing back James Harden
James Harden?s arrival in Houston in 2012 was a turning point for the franchise. He quickly established himself as one of the league’s prolific scorers, winning over fans with his signature step-back three-pointers and unparalleled offensive skills.?
With Harden on the court, the Rockets reached new heights, leading to several deep playoff runs and even a Western Conference Finals appearance. His departure from Houston in 2020 left a bittersweet feeling for many fans, but the Rockets made it clear they would, if the opportunity presented itself, welcome him back.?
While the Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign. Harden to a new contract, the Rockets are reportedly interested in bringing Harden back to Houston who’s now a free agent.
The Rockets’ bold free agency list
The Rockets? free agency list reads like a who?s who of the NBA. Names include James Harden, Fred VanVleet, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reeves, Cam Johnson, Donte DiVincenzo, Dillon Brooks, Jakob Poeltl, and Dwight Powell.
Fans and analysts were in disbelief about the boldness of the Rockets’ plans.
As one fan aptly said, ?That’s half the league.”?
That’s half the league
— PDX The God (@PDX_The_God) June 25, 2023
Another fan says, “So they are interested in free agency? That’s like the whole class.”?
So they are interested in free agency? That's like the whole class
— OddsJam.com (@OddsJam) June 25, 2023
Another fan expressed his concerns.
https://twitter.com/RoastHimJim/status/1673146686410207239?s=20
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One fan highlighted the amount of cap space the team has.
They have the most cap space in the league. Makes sense.
— 𝐓𝐉𝐆 (@TeamJGreen) June 25, 2023
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The Rockets’ current situation, with a roster featuring promising young talents like Jalen Green and Alperen ?eng?n may not provide the immediate contention that Harden seeks. However, given their commitment and their wealth, rockets could become a playoff-caliber team by the 2023-24 season.
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