The Houston Rockets have managed their rebuild about as responsibly as possible. They've hoarded draft picks, and thus far done relatively well with them. They've pursued veteran free agents, but have always managed to do so with an eye on value.

In the NBA Cup semifinal, the Houston Rockets couldn’t outlast the Oklahoma City Thunder in a defensive-fueled matchup, falling 111-96. The game featured the to

"I thought our force on offense in the second half was much better," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "We kind of relied on ju