The Rockets' quiet trade deadline signaled that Houston's front office is all in on the current team, which entered Thursday ranked third in the West.

The Celtics still have work to do with their roster after sitting out the trade deadline on Thursday in the wake of dealing Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets. That trade provided some cost savings in the interim for Boston’s luxury tax bill but it also opened up a second roster spot on the team’s 15-man roster.

The Houston Rockets reportedly could be key players leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline even if they don't land a big-name player. According to

The Rockets are acquiring their 2028 second-round draft pick from Atlanta in exchange for taking on the salary of veteran Hawks center Cody Zeller.

Just one day after the Celtics traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets, the 22-year-old guard will need to find a new home. Multiple reports indicate that the Rockets have elected to waive Springer after officially completing the trade with Boston on Thursday morning.

The Houston Rockets have been in a rough patch as of late, sitting on a four-game skid which includes two losses to the now 17-33 Brooklyn Nets. About a week a