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#houston-rockets

McCollum's playing at a high-level still and at 34, the Lehigh product has shown there's plenty left in the tank. In what will be a primary veteran leadership role with the Wizards, McCollum may not be asked to put as many minutes on his body as he would have on a playoff hopeful squad like the New Orleans Pelicans. Part of that is due to the Wizards making it a priority for young talent to see plenty of playing time.

The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks. The Rockets selected Whitmore with the No. 20 pick in the 2023 NBA draft but had trouble giving the talented prospect significant playing time.

Jabari Smith Jr. is set to sign a five-year, $122 million extension with the Rockets, affirming the team's commitment to building around him.

The Houston Rockets traded their draft picks, leaving them without selections this week, yet they remain involved in the draft's outcome through potential trades.

In the current NBA landscape, the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Milwaukee is becoming a real consideration, driven by the shrinking championship window.