American News: The Rockets attraction not only comes from the record and lineup, Uduka is the team s real asset

On May 31, reporter Chris Mannix said in a live show that the Rockets' attraction may not only come from the record and lineup, but also from head coach Uduka.

Entering the 2025-26 season, the Rockets will have a relatively young and progressive team foundation. They ended with a record of 52 wins and 30 losses in the 2024-25 season, becoming the fourth-best team in the NBA (second in the West).

This has led many to speculate that Houston may be the next player to any star that may appear in the offseason trading market. But there is another potential reason behind this attraction. Chris Mannix gave this view: "Every player in the league likes Uduka, and everyone wants to play for him, which is the real asset of the Rockets." Uduka is one of the candidates for the NBA coach of the year this season.

Chris Mannix then listed All-Star players such as Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, Jaylen Brown of the Celtics and Durant of the Suns as potential trading targets. Both Brown and Durant have had experience playing for Uduka, and Durant's cooperation with Uduka began when Uduka was an assistant coach with the Nets. Chris Mannix said of the offseason outlook: "The team I'm still paying close attention to is the Rockets. Can the Rockets try to pursue Antetokounmpo? I'm sure they're happy to do that."