NBA superstar makes shocking suggestion for the Rockets

The Houston Rockets have made a lot of noise this summer. Now, fans are expecting some reprieve.

That's a fair expectation. At some point, this team needs to calm down, right? The roster is set. It's time for the Rockets to focus on developing chemistry between new teammates, not bringing in more new teammates.

Perhaps. That won't stop people from speculating about more additions the roster could make. Even current NBA players are making suggestions for potential Rockets additions.

Paul George just made a shocking suggestion on his podcast.

Paul George names Rockets as landing spot for star

Granted, George has a lot to say about the NBA. That's why he's a pioneer in terms of active NBA player podcasts. Podcast P speaks, and people listen.

So, it's worth wondering if he could speak a roster move into existence. It's not often that a player of Damian Lillard's pedigree gets waived. In discussing the Bucks' unprecedented roster decision, George suggested that Lillard could be Houston-bound.

“Put him with Houston…You put him on that team where there is a KD, there’s defense around him, there’s length around him."

-Paul George on Damian Lillard

George isn't the first to make the suggestion. I even discussed this possibility already. Still, George's words will hold a bit more weight. Certainly, his suggestion will at least get back to Lillard:

Does it make sense for both sides?

Rockets should consider Lillard

Ordinarily, this would be an asinine suggestion. The Rockets just surrendered assets for Durant. They still have an incredibly exciting young core. Why give anything up for Lillard?

Oh, right: He's a free agent. The Rockets wouldn't have to give anything up for Lillard. It may not even be a significant burden on their cap space. Lillard is still getting paid by the Bucks. He may accept a below-market contract to play in a winning situation.

The last time we saw Lillard, he was sensational. In 2024-25, Lillard averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists per game in 58 contests. He had a Box Plus/Minus (BPM) of 4.0 and a True Shooting % (TS%) of 62.1%. That's a superstar guard by every available measure.

Sure, Lillard could lose a step. With those numbers, he could afford to lose a step, and he'd still be arguably the best guard on this roster.

That's not to say there shouldn't be reservations. It's hard to imagine Reed Sheppard's path to success if the Rockets land Lillard. Still, championship teams have a way of exploiting opportunities. If the Rockets can add a star to their roster at a minimal cost, the pros will outweigh the cons:

Even if it means enduring a little more noise.