Can The Rockets Be Considered A Threat This Season?

Following yesterday's events, the 2024-25 NBA Season kicks off with the Celtics ring ceremony and them later taking on the New York Knicks down in Boston. Followed by their game, LeBron suits up alongside his son Bronny for the first father-son duo in NBA history in their season opener against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. This evening the Rockets tip-off their season opener against the Charlotte Hornets here at the Toyota Center with lots of people anticipating this years season. Following the pickup of Steven Adams in the offseason and new contract signings, many believe the Rockets have now risen as a competitor in the league. With roster depth in younger players like Reed Shepard and Jalen Green alongside veterans such as Adams and Dillon Brooks, are the Rockets now a fierce competitor this year?