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Mixed Jalen Green performance forces Rockets to question their decisions

Jalen Green played well enough in a win over the Rockets to force some questions.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:09 PM
Mixed Jalen Green performance forces Rockets to question their decisions
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Darren Butler examines whether Houston should question trading Jalen Green following a 102-99 loss to Phoenix.
  • Jalen Green scored 16 points against his former team, while Kevin Durant tallied 21 points for Houston.
  • Butler argues Houston should not regret the move because its current backcourt core offers more overall value.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Darren Butler of Space City Scoop evaluates whether the Houston Rockets should question trading Jalen Green following a 102-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns on November 7. Green recorded 16 points, three rebounds, and three assists against his former team, while Kevin Durant posted 21 points and 10 rebounds for Houston.

Despite the defeat, Butler argues the Rockets should not regret the trade. He concludes that Houston's current core, featuring Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, and Marcus Smart, offers more overall value than keeping Green and Dillon Brooks.

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