As the current Melbet APK basketball season winds down, the Western Conference Finals have already concluded with the Denver Nuggets sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers with ease. In contrast, the Eastern Conference battle remains intense. Thanks to a clutch tip-in from Derrick White, the Boston Celtics have tied the series against the Miami Heat. With momentum shifting back to Boston, the odds of a historic comeback now seem higher than ever.
The Houston Rockets, a team once beloved by Melbet APK followers, have once again been relegated to spectators—a familiar sight over the past three seasons. Since the departures of James Harden, Robert Covington, and P.J. Tucker, the Rockets have struggled to remain competitive, missing the playoffs and watching the postseason from afar. The team’s rebuilding journey has been tough, but general manager Rafael Stone has remained committed to his vision: to craft a new and promising lineup from the ground up.
In this pursuit, the Rockets have brought together a roster full of young talent, including Kevin Porter Jr., Kenyon Martin Jr., Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason. Meanwhile, trades involving Harden, Covington, Christian Wood, and Eric Gordon have yielded valuable draft picks. Among these, the picks from the Brooklyn Nets stand out as key assets for the future, now firmly in Stone’s control. After several years of rebuilding, the Rockets are becoming a vibrant and energetic young team.
To push the franchise forward, the Rockets dismissed the underwhelming Stephen Silas and hired elite coach Ime Udoka. Insiders have revealed that both the Rockets and James Harden are open to reuniting, but the key stumbling block is the contract length. Harden is reportedly seeking a four-year deal, while Stone prefers a shorter agreement, with a team option in the final year. While Harden may no longer be the unstoppable scorer he once was, he remains a top-tier NBA player with All-Star caliber.
Moreover, his court vision, passing ability, and wealth of playoff experience are exactly what this youthful Houston squad is lacking. As the saying goes, “Today’s lack of effort leads to tomorrow’s regret.” Should Harden make a return, Melbet APK insiders are confident that he could guide the Rockets back into playoff contention and serve as a catalyst for the growth of their rising stars.