Houston rockets news and trade rumors

Here are the latest Houston Rockets news and trade rumors:

News:

• The Rockets have been linked to several free agents, including point guard Kyle Lowry and power forward LaMarcus Aldridge. (Source: ESPN)
• The team has also been mentioned as a potential suitor for Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. (Source: The Athletic)
• Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has stated that the team is looking to add a "playmaking big man" to their roster. (Source: Houston Chronicle)
• The Rockets have signed forward Bruno Fernando to a two-way contract. (Source: NBA.com)

Trade Rumors:

• The Rockets have been mentioned as a potential trade partner for the Los Angeles Lakers, with rumors suggesting that they could send Russell Westbrook to the Lakers in exchange for a package centered around Kyle Kuzma. (Source: The Athletic)
• The Rockets have also been linked to a potential trade for the Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, with rumors suggesting that they could send a package including Russell Westbrook and a first-round pick to the Timberwolves. (Source: ESPN)
• The Rockets have been mentioned as a potential suitor for the New Orleans Pelicans' Jrue Holiday, with rumors suggesting that they could send a package including Russell Westbrook and a first-round pick to the Pelicans. (Source: The Athletic)
• The Rockets have also been linked to a potential trade for the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić, with rumors suggesting that they could send a package including Russell Westbrook and a first-round pick to the Nuggets. (Source: ESPN)

Roster Moves:

• The Rockets have waived forward Michael Frazier II. (Source: NBA.com)
• The team has also waived guard Chris Clemons. (Source: NBA.com)
• The Rockets have signed forward Sterling Brown to a one-year deal. (Source: NBA.com)

Injury Updates:

• Rockets guard Eric Gordon is expected to miss the start of the season due to a knee injury. (Source: Houston Chronicle)
• Forward Danuel House Jr. is expected to miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury. (Source: NBA.com)

Other News:

• The Rockets have announced their 2021-22 schedule, which includes 17 nationally televised games. (Source: NBA.com)
• The team has also announced their preseason schedule, which includes four games. (Source: NBA.com)

Please note that trade rumors and news are subject to change and may not always be accurate.