Rockets have three consecutive kills! After signing Smith + Capela, Stone has contacted Grimes

As soon as the NBA free agent market opened in 2025, the strong teams quickly launched a signing offensive, and the Houston Rockets' operations can be described as "lightning too fast". For this team that was ruthlessly eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs last year, Rockets' general manager Stone clearly knows that rebuilding is not enough to rely on young players alone. Only by taking a two-pronged approach to the championship can we start an attack on the championship.

Houston Rockets' signing this year can be said to be "sharp to the point". After completing the renewal of VanVleet and coach Uduka, the Rockets quickly sent Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks and several future draft picks in exchange for Durant. This deal not only enhances the team's competitiveness, but also poses a huge threat on the offensive end, and the Rockets' lineup has become more luxurious.

However, the Rockets' reinforcement did not stop there. After the free market opened, Stone signed Finney Smith at a lightning speed, locking the 3D player with a four-year, $53 million contract, successfully filling the defensive vacancy after Brooks left the team. Just as fans were still digesting these signings, the Rockets took action again and signed Capela for three years and $21.5 million, further strengthening the team's inside defense and rebounding ability. It can be said that the Rockets' inside line has now become insurmountable.

However, the Rocket's operation still did not stop! According to reliable sources, Rockets general manager Stone has begun to contact 76ers defender Grimes after signing Smith and Capela. Last season, he played 28 games with the 76ers, averaging 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 46.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3%. His precise outside projection and breakthrough ability are the weapon the Rockets lack in the new season.

If the Rockets can successfully sign Grimes, this will undoubtedly be a major strategic strengthening. Considering the improvement of the team's overall lineup, Grimes's addition will make the Rockets' outside offense sharper, bring stronger scoring firepower, and are expected to become a key player in the playoffs.

The future Rockets are not just a rebuilding team, but a brand new championship-level team. With the joining of players such as Durant, Smith, Capela, and VanVleet, the Rockets have quietly become a "dark horse" in the West. If Stone successfully signs Grimes, the Rockets are expected to bring huge impact to the strong teams next season.