Jeff Teague, a former NBA champion and All-Star guard, used his Club 520 podcast to argue that the Houston Rockets should make a move for San Antonio Spurs All-Star and former All-NBA guard De'Aaron Fox. Teague framed the suggestion as a direct response to the Rockets’ glaring deficit at the scoring guard position, a problem that has persisted throughout the 2025-26 season. The Rockets entered the year with only Reed Sheppard listed as a legitimate scoring guard, and he has seen limited minutes under coach Ime Udoka. The loss of Fred VanVleet to a season-long injury and the Kevin Durant trade last summer, which sacrificed Jalen Green, Houston’s starting guard for four seasons, left the backcourt thin and inexperienced.

Fox, a two-time All-Star and former All-NBA selection, brings a blend of speed, penetration and perimeter shooting that aligns with the Rockets’ need for a primary scorer and playmaker. His ability to attack the rim, create his own shot and generate transition opportunities would give Houston a legitimate threat in fast-break situations. Defensively, Fox’s intensity could help offset the lack of veteran guard leadership and provide a steadier identity on both ends of the floor.

During the podcast, Teague delivered a blunt directive: “We just gotta get my boy to Houston, bro. He needs to get the f-ck away from anybody that has futures of being the greatest player we’ve ever seen. He needs to stay the f-ck away from them.” He added that “KD is on his way out. He’s going to look at De’Aaron Fox like go get a bucket.” The timing of the suggestion is notable because Fox’s recent performance has been described as “rather underwhelming,” indicating that the Spurs may be more open to a trade conversation if Houston offers the right assets.

For the Rockets to acquire Fox, they would need to assemble a package that satisfies San Antonio’s rebuilding timeline. While the exact composition of that package is not detailed, the Rockets’ recent roster moves, trading away Kevin Durant and dealing with injuries, suggest they have flexibility to include draft picks or young talent. Any deal would have to balance Houston’s desire for an immediate upgrade at guard with the Spurs’ need to continue their rebuild.

If Houston succeeds in bringing Fox to the team, the move would signal a clear shift toward immediate competitiveness rather than a prolonged rebuild. Securing a proven scorer and playmaker before the offseason would give the Rockets a cornerstone to build around, potentially accelerating the development of their young frontcourt. Conversely, failing to land Fox would leave the Rockets with the same backcourt void, extending the uncertainty that has defined their 2025-26 campaign.