The Houston Rockets reportedly could be key players leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline even if they don't land a big-name player. According to

Through all of the noise, the Houston Rockets stayed relatively quiet, making two minor moves. The first was exchanging second-round picks with the Boston Celtics, as Jaden Springer was the only player involved in the deal. He would eventually be waived, per Mike Scotto of HoopsHype.

The Houston Rockets entered the NBA trade deadline as a team on the rise, sitting in the upper tier of the Western Conference standings.  And despite a recent

The Houston Rockets only made minor deals at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. But the results of some other teams' deadline activity make Houston's future look much brighter.

The Houston Rockets have moved beyond the NBA Trade Deadline, and they could look to make some moves on the buyout market. The Rockets have 15 roster spots filled, but Cody Zeller is unlikely to stay with the team,