The Houston Rockets (27-13) wrap up their three-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers (13-27) on Saturday at Moda Center. The Rockets had their five-game win streak snapped in a loss to the Kings on Thursday,

The Houston Rockets are just over two weeks from the trade deadline and they are mulling over options to acquire some pieces to help the puzzle feel more comple

Specifically, Detroit's ability to attack the basket with ease gave the Rockets a wake-up call that their rim-protection needs to be touched up prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Showcasing this glaring weakness, the Pistons' Jalen Duren was able to take it to the Rockets' star center Alperen Şengün on both ends of the floor.

Jalen Green's scoring streak is a huge boost, but the Rockets' revival on offense is also thanks to players like Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet.

Jalen Green is averaging over 30 points per game this month on elite efficiency, and he’ll look to build on that when Houston visits Portland (+11.5).

Despite the injury history, Portland is drawing trade interest for their backup center. The Houston Rockets are in contact with the Trail Blazers and have had “exploratory” trade talks. Houston is openly shopping Jock Landale’s non-guaranteed multi-year contract. Parting ways with Landale would help the Rockets upgrade their frontcourt.

The Portland Trail Blazers are 4.86 underdogs on 1xbet, which prices the Houston Rockets winning with the (-10.5) handicap at 1.9 odds. Over 225.5 is at 1.87 odds on Betway, which has the under at 1.71. Shaedon Sharpe is 1.83 to score over 18.5 points on Bet365, with Alperen Sengun listed at 1.86 odds to make over 20.5. Read more here.

Evan Sidery of Forbes recently reported that Houston "conducted exploratory trade talks" with the Portland Trail Blazers regarding center Robert Williams III. Williams, who is averaging 5.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in a decreased role this season, is on the trade block as the Trail Blazers look to rebuild with a 15-28 record.

Coach Chauncey Billups tapped Fleming to help develop the Blazers' second-year point guard after seeing the success he had with White.

This Portland Trail Blazers trade sees them parting ways with their big money center in exchange for more depth and a draft pick.

Steven Adams, Jae'Sean Tate, and a 2025 second round pick. The Rockets came into the season expected to make a big ste