HOUSTON: in win-now mode, they swap out FVV for a fantastic defensive minded guard in Derrick White. Fits perfectly into their culture. Can run some point and play off Sengun . Has the Boston connection with Udoka.

WHITE - THOMPSON - DURANT - SMITH JR - SENGUN

SHEPPARD - OKOGIE - TATE - DFS - ADAMS/ CAPELA

BOSTON: not able to win this year, they can line up with FVV's return timeline next year while adding a strong, rotational wing in Tari Eason. Boston also add Brooklyn's 1st round picks this year & a couple future 2nd's. FVV & Eason fit with their culture and the BKN swap could be a building block to grow with Tatum & Brown.

2026-2027 LINEUP:

FVV - Brown - Tatum - Eason - (2026 1st Round Pick)

Pritchard - Simons/ FA - Hauser - Scheirman - Queta