NBA Season So Far, Only 1 Player on the Top 10 Assists List, Surprisingly Unexpected Tyrese Haliburton: Playing for the Pacers, he has played 68 games with a total of 739 assists, averaging 10.9 assists per game. Trae Young: Playing for the Hawks, he has played 53 games with a total of 571 assists, averaging 10.8 assists per game. Luka Doncic: Playing for the Mavericks, he has played 70 games with a total of 686 assists, averaging 9.8 assists per game. Nikola Jokic: Playing for the Nuggets, he has played 78 games with a total of 703 assists, averaging 9.0 assists per game. James Harden: Playing for the Clippers, he has played 72 games with a total of 614 assists, averaging 8.5 assists per game. LeBron James: Playing for the Lakers, he has played 70 games with a total of 572 assists, averaging 8.2 assists per game. Domantas Sabonis: Playing for the Kings, he has played 81 games with a total of 664 assists, averaging 8.2 assists per game. Ja Morant: Playing for the Grizzlies, he has played 9 games with a total of 73 assists, averaging 8.1 assists per game. Fred VanVleet: Playing for the Rockets, he has played 73 games with a total of 589 assists, averaging 8.1 assists per game. LaMelo Ball: Playing for the Hornets, he has played 22 games with a total of 176 assists, averaging 8.0 assists per game. It's really surprising that Van Jordan made it onto the list. Looking back at the few games before his injury, he was too focused on…

The Houston Rockets have made a significant move that has left fans buzzing: they've offered a package of Dillon Brooks, Whitmore, and two draft picks to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for All-Star center Domantas Sabonis. Is this deal worth it? Will the Rockets' gamble pay off, or could they end up losing everything? Regardless, the message from this trade is clear: the Rockets are no longer content with being in rebuilding mode; their sights are set on the playoffs and even the championship. The reason for so much discussion around this trade lies in the Rockets' offer. Dillon Brooks is a tough defensive player, Whitmore is a first-round pick this year, and there are two draft picks included—this is already a substantial offer. With over ten first-round picks at their disposal, the Rockets have a "rich" foundation that gives them more weight in the trade market. Looking at the Kings' situation, it may be the key opportunity that the Rockets have seized upon. The Kings' core point guard, De'Aaron Fox, has recently missed several games due to injury, causing the team's performance to plummet. While Sabonis is an excellent player as the Kings' interior anchor, he is also one of the team's tradeable assets. For the Kings, who are considering their future direction, trading Sabonis for young potential and draft picks might just be a chance for a fresh start. In this context, the trade seems not to be a castle in the air but entirely possible. If the trade goes through, Sabonis will join forces with the Rockets'…