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Rockets Trade Finney-Smith for Financial Flexibility | Houston Rockets News
The Houston Rockets just pulled off a savvy trade, sending Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to Charlotte for cap relief and a one-year trade exception. With Finney-Smith’s injury history and uncertain future, the move clears $13M and opens roster space—potentially boosting young players like Isaiah Crawford or re-signing Josh Okogie. Veteran roles are shifting, with JaeSean Tate stepping into Jeff Green’s spot and Bruce Thornton taking over third guard duties. This is a strategic reset: smarter finances, more flexibility, and a chance to build for the future without…
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