Golden State Warriors: 3 likely trades for forward Alec Burks

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz guards Alec Burks #8 of the Golden State Warriors during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 13, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz guards Alec Burks #8 of the Golden State Warriors during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 13, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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Houston Rockets

Like the Celtics, the Rockets should be willing to give up their first-round pick for Burks. With both Harden and Westbrook looking to stay in Houston for the long haul, it may be worth stacking their roster for a championship run now.

The Rockets’ bench is arguably worse than the Celtics’.

Thabo Sefolosha and Ben McLemore line the backup three and four, and Burks would be a huge upgrade over each of those two. While McLemore is nearing ten points per game, what’s even more important to Houston is how efficient he is from downtown.

Shooting 36%, Burks is a more effectively three-point shooter, one reason the Rockets may look at the veteran forward. While it’s a marginal difference, Burks makes up for it with his playmaking and athletism.

While the Rockets starting cast is elite and Austin Rivers is a great addition on the bench, they need more depth at the forward position, and Burks could be the answer.