5 free agents the Houston Rockets could target this summer

4. Klay Thompson

Keep your friends close, and keep your enemies in Rockets red. Isn't that how the saying goes?

Granted, Thompson isn't the same Splash Brother that stuck a dagger in the hearts of Rockets fans every year not so long ago. He has regressed. With that said, he's still shooting 38.2% on 8.9 three-pointers per game in 2024-25.

Which is precisely why he'll likely be out of the Rockets' price range. It's remotely possible that Thompson would accept an affordable salary if it means securing a long-term deal. Still, it's more likely that the Rockets will have to look to more affordable options.