Is the downfall of the Houston Rockets certain?
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No team could do well if its players aren’t happy or if there are internal conflicts. The same fate has been met by Houston Rockets ahead of the 2020-21 season. The troubles with marquee player Russell Westbrook seem to be on a rise as The Athletic reported that there was a lot of locker-room trouble. The biggest news being Russell Westbrook asking for a trade.
The worst part being it is not Russell Westbrook who is unhappy at the Rocket’s organisation, even PJ Tucker felt insulted when his contract extension was being pushed back. In July 2017, the Rockets signed P. J. Tucker on an $8 million deal, and he still has one more season left on his contract. But PJ is unhappy that other players in the league, of the same caliber and play style as him, are earning more than him.
The problem even becomes worse when one gets to know players like Eric Gordon, Austin Rivers and Danuel House are unsatisfied with their roles.
Everything going wrong for Houston Rockets
The Athletic wrote, “Former teammates have described the culture in Houston as problematic, sources said, highlighting a situation that caters far too much to its stars.”
Westbrook has mentioned that he wants to be the primary ball-handler. The Rockets might send him to a team like the Knicks, where in return, they can get some future picks, and hopefully use that for further strengthening of the roster. Or they could trade him for other players on the market like Jrue Holiday or do the unthinkable and bring back Chris Paul.
It seems like a lot depends on the new Head Coach Stephen Silas, if he could manage the entire team well things could change around. But as things stand, it is not looking a good scenario for the Rockets. Especially knowing the Rockets neither have money for Free Agency nor draft picks for the 2020 Draft.
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