Jalen Green is on fire right now, and he is the definition of streaky. His play reminds me of one of my all-time favorite players, J.R. Smith—also streaky and an explosive athlete. Green has scored 27+ points in seven straight games, including outings of 33, 42, and 34 points. But this isn’t anything new when we talk about Jalen Green.

If you remember, last year the Rockets were making a push for a play-in spot. In March, they went on an 11-game win streak, and during that stretch, Green went on another one of his scoring binges. He had eight games of 26 points or more, including two 37-point games, and games of 34, 42, and 41 points. After that hot stretch, though, Green fizzled out.

If Jalen Green can sustain this level of play over the course of a season, he’s a bona fide superstar. In March of last year, he shot 49% from the field and 40% from three. This season, in January, he’s shooting 52% from the field and 48% from three. Can he keep it up? Probably not, because 48% from three is just absurd. But these heaters are definitely impressive.

The Rockets have also been linked to interest in a guard like De’Aaron Fox. If they pursue Fox, it’s hard to see them keeping Green, as the Kings would likely want a young talent in return. If I’m the Rockets, I’m looking to move players like VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. They should continue to let the core of Sengun, Thompson, Green, and Eason (if he can stay healthy) develop.

If the Rockets do end up moving VanVleet, it’ll be crucial for them to maintain their identity, with Dillon Brooks playing a key role. And kudos to Ime Udoka for transforming this Rockets team and establishing a winning culture. The reality is, the Rockets may ultimately decide to move a couple of young players—but which ones? We’ve seen teams like the Celtics and Knicks do it. The Rockets have the potential to be very good for a long time.