American reporter: The Rockets point guard position is better to be lacking than to overfill. Morant’s three-point difference is &; Trae Young’s defense is poor.

November 3 News Today’s US reporter James Piercey wrote an article about the Rockets’ point guard problem. He said that the Rockets may need a point guard in the 2025-26 season, but Morant and Trae Young are obviously not the answer.

The Rockets need a point guard, but not just any star will be suitable. Some people may think that the Rockets don't need a point guard, and that's not true either. Indeed, their offensive efficiency in the first five games reached 126.5, leading the league. But just five games doesn’t tell the story. Defeating the Nets and Raptors has never been their goal, and they are eager to go further in the playoffs.

The Rockets' offensive rebound rate is as high as 42.1%. Although this is a good statistic, it cannot be completely relied on. Last year, the Rockets made up for their lack of half-court offense with plenty of second-chance opportunities. This strategy, while interesting, is unlikely to get them to the Western Conference Finals. Without a reliable ball-handler in the backcourt, the Rockets could struggle in the playoffs. That’s not to say teams have to add players like this this year. They could take this opportunity to develop Amen Thompson and Reid Shepard as ball-handlers so they can become more complete players when Fred VanVleet returns next year.

But this is also risky. Kevin Durant's state is like a time bomb. He will still perform well in the 2025-26 season, but the situation in the 2026-27 season is unpredictable. Perhaps the smartest thing to do is to prioritize next season. Adding a big-name point guard may require VanVleet to give up his implicit trade veto power. VanVleet's spiritual value in the locker room may be too important, and the team may prefer to maintain the players' goodwill rather than treat them with indifference.

No matter what, if the Rockets decide to trade a point guard this year, it must be the right person. Ja Morant is obviously not a good fit for the Rockets. Not only is he grumpy, but his three-point shooting percentage is only 31.3%, and this season it is as low as 15.6%. This is a fatal flaw that the Rockets should not invest in. Trae Young's defense is also a flaw. Some might say the Rockets can make up for his defensive deficiencies, but that's not the case. The Rockets are designed to be defensively dominant rather than sacrificing overall defense to protect a poor defensive player.

What the Rockets need is a player who can shoot three-pointers, defend and handle the ball. Some media have pointed out that Derrick White is the ideal candidate. Even though he struggled in Boston, we know he can shoot, defend and handle the ball. Other players to watch include Jrue Holiday, Austin Reeves, Kris Dunn, Dawsum and Alvarado. These players can all meet the Rockets' needs without disrupting the overall balance of the team. What the Rockets need is an all-around point guard, rather than blindly pursuing star players. If they find the right player, we might be able to start talking about their NBA championship odds.