No! Goodbye, Paul! The Rockets' head coach makes a major decision

As reported by ESPN journalist Michael C. Wright,Rockets head coach Udoka confirmed the team will not add a point guard before the trade deadline on February 6.

Therefore, no matter how much you hope, don't count on Morant or Paul to bring their talent to Houston...

So far this season, the Rockets hold a 27-16 record, ranking fourth in the Western Conference, only one game ahead of the seventh-place Timberwolves. During this period, the team averages 24.9 assists per game, ranking 25th in the league, and has an average pace of 96.8 possessions per game, which is the fourth slowest in the NBA.

Frankly speaking, a team without an engine ultimately struggles to reach its full potential.

Fortunately, VanVleet, who unexpectedly suffered a right ACL tear last September, may return this season. He previously stated that if his recovery goes well and he completes the rehab plan on schedule, his best return target is around the end of March this year.

No wonder the Rockets feel confident refusing to add a new point guard — they're expecting VanVleet back soon. Last season, he averaged 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in the regular season; in the playoffs, he posted 18.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1 steal per game, shooting 43.5% from the field and making 3.9 three-pointers per game.