The Houston Rockets came close to landing Nets' Mikal Bridges at the NBA trade deadline, but their failed pursuit had the franchise in a better situation.
General manager Rafael Stone made an interesting decision to stand pat and not make a deal at the NBA trade deadline in February. The Houston Rockets were in the middle of several trade rumors, including one with the Brooklyn Nets.
Not only did landing a top-3 pick give the Rockets more flexibility. But by keeping Green, the Rockets were able to maintain one of their core foundational pieces.
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