With offseason almost officially over, the Houston Rockets appear to be a team with few holes, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few training-camp battles to hash out before the regular season begins.
Free agency was kind to the Rockets, as general manager Daryl Morey was able to revamp his roster by bringing in both impact players and quality role players. The fact that he also was able to re-sign a few valuable veterans shows just how prepared he was this offseason. If the Rockets play well this season, then Morey could be in line for the league's Executive of the Year award.
That's another story for another time, though. At this point, it's best to examine the position battles that will most assuredly transpire in training camp.
Presumably, there will be only one battle for a starting spot. Power forward is the biggest question mark heading into 2013-14, with just a couple capable candidates in place. None of the options figure to be difference-makers this season.
As for the other roster battles, they will likely come down to veterans fighting for minutes off the bench. Reserve minutes are generally given ...
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Previewing Houston Rockets’ Biggest Training Camp Battles
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