Report: Rockets 'Committed to' Jalen Green Despite 'Awkward Sideways Glances'

The Houston Rockets selected Jalen Green with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2021 NBA draft, and they reportedly aren't ready to give up on him despite some buzz.

"There's no indication they'll look to make a major move with the starters despite a lot of awkward sideways glances in the direction of former 2nd overall pick Jalen Green," Matt Moore of Action Network reported. "The team remains committed to helping Green find his role on a better team."

Moore also noted the Rockets are looking for a center and cited one executive who "speculatively" suggested they could trade for Clint Capela of the Atlanta Hawks since he is familiar with Houston after playing there for the first six years of his career.

Perhaps playing with an impact center could help create more opportunities for Green.

He is averaging 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, which is solid production. However, he is also shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from deep and has struggled with efficiency at times.

This is his third season in the league but the first time he has a legitimate opportunity to reach the postseason.

Houston is 20-21 and tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament, so figuring out how the team is going to look around Green and whether that will include a trade for big man could determine its ultimate 2024 fate.