The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets are potential landing spots for Ben Simmons if his contract gets bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, according

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP AP

The Houston Rockets (32-18) continue their road trip with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-23) on Thursday at Target Center. The Rockets are on a four-game losing streak, their longest of the season.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the numbers on Amen Thompson to prove why the Houston Rockets will make him untouchable at the NBA trade deadline. The shorthanded Warriors lost to the Jazz shortly after learning of the Jimmy Butler trade.

Despite Houston center Alperen Sengun going off for 24 points and 20 rebounds in a game that involved 21 lead changes and eight ties, Brooklyn was able to come away with the win. Here are three Nets takeaways from Tuesday's thrilling victory to end their 11-game home losing streak:

Keon Johnson and D’Angelo Russell made 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds, and the Brooklyn Nets stunned the Houston Rockets 99-97 for their first home victory in two months.