So far, the Houston Rockets haven’t made big moves in 2022 free agency. But led by the pick of Jabari Smith Jr. at No. 3 overall in the first round, they appear to have had another strong draft, and that’s enough for many NBA experts to give them a high offseason grade.
Earlier in June, the Rockets traded veteran center Christian Wood to Dallas to open up a starting spot for second-year big Alperen Sengun, who Houston hopes can become a cornerstone player in its rebuild.
As part of these deals (or lack thereof), the Rockets have also continued to prioritize and maximize salary cap flexibility in the 2023 offseason, with up to $75 million in cap space potentially available.
With those types of moves in mind, the Rockets and third-year general manager Rafael Stone are drawing praise in offseason reviews from media members who cover the league. Here’s a sampling of Houston’s offseason and free agency grades.
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