3 free agent options for the Rockets' biggest need

3. Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Regardless of the fact that he didn't make the NBA's All-75 team, Howard is one of the league's most decorated players.

There aren't many centers that have been better than him.

And look, I get that the 37-year-old version of Howard isn't the same player as he was in his prime. Hell, he couldn't even fetch a home in the NBA in 2022-23, as he was forced to play in the T1 League in Taiwan.

With that being said, he still brings alot to the table as a reserve big man. Just take a look at his last three seasons in the NBA.

In 2019-20, Howard won a championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 7.5 points and 7.3 rebounds, while averaging 72.9 percent from the field and 73.2 percent on two-pointers on just 18.9 minutes. The following year, Howard joined the Philadelphia 76ers and averaged 7 points and 8.4 rebounds in 17.3 minutes of action, while making 58.7 percent of his shots and 61.1 percent of his two-pointers.

Howard re-joined the Lakers in 2021-22, averaging 6.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 61.2 percent from the field, and 61.8 percent on his two-pointers. The Golden State Warriors mulled adding Howard to the fray but ultimately decided against it.

The Rockets could do much worse than Howard, who is clearly still productive and effective.