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NBA Playoffs, Seattle SuperSonics Ricky Pierce (22) in action, taking shot vs Houston Rockets Vernon Maxwell (11), Game 3, Houston, TX 5/15/1993.

Rockets remember bitter loss in Seattle fueling 1994 title team

Hakeem Olajuwon, Robert Horry and Rudy Tomjanovich share new insight on a fateful May night in 1993.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 19: Tayler Scott #50 of the Houston Astros reacts in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Minute Maid Park on May 19, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Journeyman pitcher from South Africa is coming up huge for Astros

The reliever has been one of Houston's most consistent arms this season.

Cheap Seats

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Trade rumors

In the Cheap Seats, Chron sports writers answer burning questions from readers.

Does a trade for Donovan Mitchell make sense for the Rockets?

Chron sports editor Josh Criswell:

ESPN's Brian Windhorst recently mentioned the Rockets as a potential suitor for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, a five-time All-Star who is entering the final year of his contract. The Cavaliers are reportedly hopeful they'll be able to reach a contract extension with Mitchell. If not, Houston will be a popular destination in trade rumors, given the organization's draft capital and collection of young talent.

Whether Mitchell makes sense for the Rockets is a different discussion. The 27-year-old would bring immediate star power to a team that has just one combined All-Star Game appearance across its entire roster. But unless he agrees to an extension that will keep him in Houston long-term, it might not be worth the risk.