The Houston Rockets secured a hard-fought victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on the road, solidifying their second-place ranking in the Western Conference. The dynamic duo of Jalen Green and Sengun combined for 59 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Tate emerged from the bench as a key player, helping the Rockets maintain their lead until the end of the game. The two teams are set to face each other again next Tuesday for their third matchup this season, with the Grizzlies eager to save face after two consecutive losses. However, with Tari Eason expected to recover from his injury and the Rockets playing at home, their chances of winning remain high. Additionally, aside from Smart's absence due to injury, the Grizzlies fielded their full-strength lineup but were still unable to secure a win against a depleted Rockets team, leaving General Manager Zach Kleiman looking to offload Smart, who has struggled to adapt since joining Memphis. Recently, American media outlet "NBA Analysis Network" suggested that the Grizzlies should focus on strengthening their roster with star player Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been performing poorly, ranking last in the league, for which Kuzma bears significant responsibility. The media proposed a three-team trade involving the Rockets as the third party. If negotiations progress smoothly, defensive powerhouse Marcus Smart will be sent to Houston. The specific trade proposal is as follows: The Grizzlies send Marcus Smart + Vince Williams Jr. + a protected first-round pick in 2026 (protected 1-16) to acquire Kyle Kuzma. The Rockets send Cameron Whitmore +…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with many teams involved in trade rumors and several star players potentially on the move. Take the Pelicans, for example; they're like an open supermarket this season. Due to injuries, the Pelicans have had a tough time, with a record of 5 wins and 22 losses, placing them at the bottom of the Western Conference. The Pelicans no longer trust their frontline combination of Zion and Ingram and have openly stated that they are open to trading these two core players. Additionally, the Heat might be looking to rebuild, as they have put their star player Butler on the trading block. Since leading the Heat to an unexpected Finals appearance last year, Butler's performance has lacked highlights, and with his age not on his side, the Heat are considering building a younger, more promising team. The Bulls are also eager to trade away LaVine and Vucevic, taking a longer-term view. The Lakers are quite active in the trade market, eager to strengthen their team quickly. James and Davis, the two core players, are definitely not going anywhere, but other role players could be used as trade bait. In recent times, the Lakers have shown interest in several players, such as No. 1 pick Fultz, the Nets' Cameron Johnson and Finney-Smith, the Wizards' Kuzma, the Blazers' Simmons and Grant, etc. The Lakers' goal in recruitment is clear; they are looking for near All-Star level players to serve as the team's third core. Although the current Lakers lineup appears decent, it lacks depth, with no…