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Rockets Trade Finney-Smith for Cap Space | Houston Rockets News

Rockets Trade Finney-Smith for Cap Space | Houston Rockets News

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Houston just shipped Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte for three future second-round picks, a move that signals the 2023 signing didn’t work out — especially after his ankle surgery. The trade clears $13M in cap space, but it also drains Houston’s future draft flexibility, leaving them with fewer assets to trade. Now, the Rockets face a critical roster rebuild: should they bring back Josh Okogie, target a new center, or shift Amen Thompson to small forward? With the new “Apron” rules tightening roster construction and J.D. Davison’s contract still hanging in the balance, Houston’s financial strategy may be more about flexibility than flashy moves — and they’ve got multiple holes to fill.

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