The 2023 NBA offseason is a pivotal one for the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets, who are likely to have a league-leading salary cap space of approximately $60 million.
The Rockets (22-60) also have two first-round picks in the 2023 NBA draft: their own at No. 4 and another via the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 20.
With draft assets owed to Oklahoma City starting with the 2023-24 season, the Rockets also have an incentive to try to turn their fortunes around quickly as they enter what general manager Rafael Stone is calling Phase 2 of their rebuilding process.
For Houston, could this next phase involve drafting a top prospect such as Scoot Henderson or Amen Thompson to pair with the existing young core of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun? It might also feature the heavily rumored pursuit of a reunion with former franchise icon James Harden in free agency.
Here’s a look at key dates and deadlines for the upcoming 2023 offseason, which should be quite active in Houston.