Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus believes so as well, predicting Houston creates a three-team trade that nets them two-time All-Defensive and NBA champion Derrick White. MORE: Potential Grizzlies trade sees Memphis finally cut ties with Ja Morant, in favor of $120 million All-Star, 6MOTY

Houston isn't in the market to make any long-term trades at the moment. But if one came along, it could be with a team that desperately needs something back.

Kevin Durant led the way for Houston in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 26 points and four rebounds while Alperen Sengun added 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists of his own. While both teams are looking for a key victory in Monday’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Denver also remains highly ranked, while the preseason predicted top teams in the East have stumbled to start the season.

Defense was supposed to be Houston's strength, as it was a year ago. Yet it's thriving on the other end of the floor.

The Dallas Mavericks are now getting ready to play their first road game of the season. They’ll take on the Houston Rockets on Monday evening. The Mavericks need a win desperately.

New users can get three months of NBA League Pass free, an NBA League Pass discount, with the all-new DraftKings promo code

The Rockets (3-2) entered Saturday with a top-rated offense and below-average defense, but their win in Boston showed elite play on both ends.