3 realistic Astros trade targets that could get them back on track
TOP TARGETS
26 May 2023
With Memorial Day right around the corner, the Astros sit in second place in the AL West behind the Texas Rangers. Houston's offense has yet to take off, and the pitching staff is without Lance McCullers, Jose Urquidy, and Luis Garcia.
Should the Astros be looking to make a trade to improve the roster? ESPN Houston's Joel Blank and Patrick Creighton share their thoughts on three possible trade targets the team should consider.
Be sure to check out the video above as the guys discuss if either Lucas Giolito Joc Pederson, or Randal Grichuk would be a good fit for the club, and what Houston would have to give up in return.
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Examining all the reasons to believe the Rockets aced the offseason
Jul 2, 2025, 4:31 pm
The Houston Rockets are reshaping their roster in real time — and we’re breaking it all down. In just 24 hours, the team has added Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, moves that mark a clear shift in direction under Ime Udoka. With Finney-Smith in, Dillon Brooks is out — but is this a swap that actually makes Houston better?
In this episode, we dive deep into what these signings mean for the Rockets’ identity and future. Is Finney-Smith a cleaner fit in Udoka’s system than Brooks ever was? Are these aggressive contracts smart bets or future burdens? And what does all this say about the organization’s faith in its young core — from Amen Thompson to Alperen Sengun?
We also look ahead. Is this offseason already a win, or are more moves — like a Kevin Durant extension or Cam Whitmore trade — still on the table? Let’s talk about where the Rockets stand now, and where they could be headed next.
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