The Houston Rockets were not among the teams to snag an All-Star during one of the most shocking NBA trade deadlines in league history, but they could be in line to land one in the post-trade “buyout” season.

Ben Simmons has played in 33 of the Nets 51 games so far this season, averaging 6.2 points, 6.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds.

The Houston Rockets will conclude their five-game road trip Saturday afternoon at the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Dončić won't take the floor for Dallas after the weekend's blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nico Harrison, the GM of the Dallas Mavericks, has hired full-time security to guard his home after facing backlash over the decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP AP

Edwards scored more than 40 points for the second straight night, finding an energy boost from Houston's chippy, chirpy ways.

Anthony Edwards had 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists on Thursday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 127-114.