Rockets couldn’t afford to keep up with Warriors

For the Houston Rockets, the answer is clear: Player A is preferable to Player B. The Rockets wouldn't open cap space anyway, and their title-contention window is open now. The Rockets took care of their major business this summer, re-signing Chris Paul (four-year max contract that was probably fait accompli from the moment they acquired him last year) and Clint Capela (five years, $80 million-$90 million).