The Athletic's Kelly Iko stated this week that he believes there is a 70% chance James Harden is on the Rockets roster opening day of next season.

With that in mind, we examine how Harden's presence would impact free agency for Houston. Plus, how much would a team featuring The Beard and Victor Wembanyama excite the fan base?

Finally, if the Rockets don't land a Top 2 pick in the lottery, what's the backup plan?

Be sure to check out the video above as we lay it all out!

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