The Rocekts objectively saw a dissapointing season , again losing out in the first round, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers. Superstar Kevin Durant was only able to give Game 2 a go due to injury, but even still, the Rockets’ roster as a whole showed glaring holes in the six-game series versus Los Angeles. The most notable was a lack of true point guard. Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury in an offseason workout, and missed the entire 2025-26 campagin, hampering the team in the process. H e’s expected to be a go for next season , but even that may not be enough to fully cover up the Rockets’ blemishes. While the team has seemingly already accelerated their timeline with the Durant trade, and reportedly will keep him rostered through the offseason, the upcoming NBA Draft could offer a unique pathway toward bettering the roster.…