The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking for a new point guard as the 2026 NBA trade deadline draws closer. However, eleven-year veteran Spencer Dinwiddie seemingly believes he can be the solution to the team’s potential issue.
32-year-old Dinwiddie has not played in the NBA during the 2025-2026 season, but still believes he has a lot to offer to a contending team.
During a recent interview, Dinwiddie stated he would love to move to the Rockets and offer his skills, as the team currently lack a true point guard in their rotation with Fred VanVleet out for the year.
Speaking on the “Buckets Don’t Stop” podcast on Monday, the NBA veteran pitched himself to the franchise’s front office while praising the depth at the Houston Rockets despite the unfortunate injury to VanVleet.
Spencer Dinwiddie signifies interest in becoming Houston Rockets’ PG
“I’d love to go to the Rockets,” Dinwiddie said on the podcast. “One of my best NBA friends, Dorian Finney-Smith, is on the Rockets.”
“I think the VanVleet injury really hurt them. I think they have all the makings of having that championship-type team. They have young talent in [Jabari] Smith and [Amen] Thompson. They got a great post-up threat and creator in Sengun and an all-time, all-world scorer in KD.”
Spencer Dinwiddie also talked about how the presence of 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün in the team would make the life of a point guard much easier.
“I think a guard that can go in there, catch-and-shoot off of Sengun and KD [and] set the table would definitely help.”
“Obviously, they have ample defense and three-and-D. I think all the makings are there. I would absolutely love to play there. We’ll see what happens with the trade deadline,” he added.
Dinwiddie is currently in free agency after terminating his contract with Bayern Munich in early January, just three months after signing a one-year contract. He signed with the German team after getting released by the Charlotte Hornets in October 2025.
