The Houston Rockets are facing a pivotal offseason as they prepare for the financial implications of new contracts for key players Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. With a growing payroll, the Rockets are likely to focus on retaining cost-effective bench options, including guard Aaron Holiday, who has a team option worth $4.9 million for the 2025-26 season.

Holiday, who has shown his value as a reliable contributor in his two seasons with the team, averaged 6.1 points in 14.7 minutes per game while shooting 39.2% from beyond the arc. His strong defensive presence and versatility have earned him praise from head coach Ime Udoka. As the Rockets look to balance their roster, retaining Holiday could provide depth without breaking the bank.