The Rockets don’t appear to have the motivation — at the moment, anyway — because of their immense belief in the younger core.”

Rockets ignite in the fourth, a late 12-2 surge sealing a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Clippers after a tense, back-and-forth battle.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets/onsi as Three Point Guard Trade Options for the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are off to a hot start, looking like a top-three team in the Western Conference behind it's superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, as well as its defense.

Recent reports indicate that the Houston Rockets have clear intentions regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving Ja Morant.

The Rockets went ahead with less than 30 seconds to go before surviving a chaotic final stretch with multiple replay reviews and missed opportunities for the Clippers.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Petruska wore only jersey No. 3 and put up 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.

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While the Rockets are in the top five in the Western Conference, the Clippers (6-18) are tied for next-to-last and reeling with losses in seven of their past eight games. Los Angeles also had an off-court maelstrom last week with the unceremonious release of future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Chievous wore only jersey No. 33 and put up 8.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and company were ranked as the league's third-best front office.