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This commentary argues that the Houston Rockets' quiet offseason, adding Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović, may not be enough to compete with top Western Conference teams like San Antonio and Oklahoma City. It suggests the team missed an opportunity to acquire a superstar and instead relies on internal growth and marginal improvements.
This commentary argues that Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka face increased pressure in the 2026-27 season after consecutive 52-30 records failed to show continued improvement. It contends that while not immediate hot-seat candidates, their long-term vision will be judged by this season's results.