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NBA Mock Trade: Rockets Acquire Two-Way Point Guard Amid Struggles

Houston explores a short-term fix at point guard by a potential trade with New Orleans centered on Jose Alvarado.
Rockets would send Tate, Holiday, and a 2026 second-round pick to New Orleans in exchange for Jose Alvarado.
Alvarado is described as a solid two-way guard with playoff experience coming off the bench for New Orleans.
The Pelicans could be sellers at the deadline, prioritizing draft capital amid a poor 9-32 record.
The proposed deal would require Houston to attach a second-round pick to make it appealing to New Orleans.
Udoka has criticized defensive effort and alignment, highlighting ongoing issues beyond the turnover problem.
Since December 1, Houston ranks near the bottom in turnovers and overall offensive efficiency.
Jose Alvarado would provide a two-way presence off the bench for New Orleans if traded.
The mock trade centers on a low-risk, softer move rather than a full fix for Houston's PG issues.
The piece is a hypothetical mock trade published just ahead of the trade deadline.

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