Fans of the Rockets are pushing for an immediate trade of Jalen Green following the disappointing performance against the Warriors.
Perspective Shift: The Rockets' Rocky Ride in the 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Houston Rockets went toe-to-toe with the veteran-packed Golden State Warriors in the opening round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, but it was the Dubs who advanced, leaving the Rockets in their wake.
The stumble from the Rockets was partly attributed to the mixed bag of performances by some players, notably former 2021 No. 2 overall pick, Jalen Green.
Green, now 23, had his moments in the Warriors series but was far from consistent. In fact, he was a no-show in Houston's Game 7 loss, contributing a paltry 8 points on a 37.5% shooting performance, alongside 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
On the other hand, young guns Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun shone, even in a defeat. Thompson recorded an impressive 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, with a steal and block in 37 minutes. Sengun added 21 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal, and a block in 40 minutes.
Green's underwhelming performance led to internet chatter calling for the Rockets to offload him, suggesting he should be embarrassed by his own performances.
A typical social media comment read, "soooo, Amen the best in Houston. Jalen Green should be ashamed of himself lol I'll trade his ass and go get me a go-to scorer."
Given the murmurs, it's now being mulled whether the Rockets should reconsider their options for Green.
From a social media user on X (formerly Twitter): "One playoff series and ppl are clamoring for the Rockets to trade Sengun lol I don't know about that. Maybe look at offloading Jalen Green instead lol."
"How are the Rockets gonna trade Jalen Green for a superstar if he's isn't any good? Why would teams want to give up a valuable player for him?" a different post read.
Via another social media user: "Rockets should focus on Sengun and Thompson. Trade Jalen Green."
One shared: "Fact. And the Rockets need to be looking to trade Jalen Green for a 3rd round pick lol."
Green began the Warriors series with just 7 points in Game 1, but he bounced back with a 38-point outburst in Game 2. However, he faded for the rest of the series, averaging merely 9.6 points on 34.8% shooting from the field in Games 3 to 7.
As the Rockets grapple with Green's future, they also face a daunting decision: Prioritize patience with their young core or seize the moment if a superstar becomes available. The fate of Jalen Green remains uncertain.
- Despite Jalen Green's mixed performances, social media users are advocating for the Rockets to consider trading him in the 2025 NBA season.
- One social media user suggests that the Rockets should focus on Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun, and potentially trade Jalen Green instead.
- Another user questiones the viability of trading Jalen Green for a superstar, implying that he may not be valuable enough in the eyes of other teams.
- In the midst of the discussions about Jalen Green's future, the Rockets find themselves at a crossroads: whether to show patience with their young core or seek a superstar if the opportunity arises.
