The Houston Rockets have been a surprise team in the NBA this season and by making a trade with the Sacramento Kings for their superstar guard, they could become championship contenders.

The Houston Rockets appear unwilling to trade for Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox, a stance that could haunt them for years to come.

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DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

On a road back-to-back, Jalen Green and the Rockets visit Sacramento (-3.5) on Thursday night. It’s the second TNT game of the season for Houston.

The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.

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The Rockets are reportedly content with their current roster despite De'Aaron Fox trade rumors beginning to surface.

Per The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, Houston could pursue an asset-related trade by the NBA’s Feb. 6 in-season deadline. They won’t go after De’Aaron Fox.

The Houston Rockets (27-12) will go for their sixth win in a row as they face the Sacramento Kings (20-20) on Thursday in the second of a three-game road trip. The Rockets routed the Nuggets on Wednesday night for their 13th road win,