NBA analyst gives blunt take on Jalen Green's future with Rockets

After a dominant regular season campaign that landed them in second place in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are on the brink of elimination. Following another shaky performance against the Golden State Warriors, one analyst feels Jalen Green could be on the move in the coming months. 

When the Rockets drafted Green No. 2 overall in 2021, they hoped the dynamic guard could be a pillar for the franchise. He's proven to be a 20-plus point-per-game scorer in the regular season, but the playoffs have been a much different story. 

Through the first four games of the series, the Warriors have had Green's number. He erupted for 38 points in Game 2, but it's been the only time he's broken double-digits. 

In a pivotal Game 4, Green struggled again offensively. He finished with just eight points on 3-for-8 shooting in Monday's 109-106 loss. 

Following this lackluster showing, Stephen A. Smith sounded off on Green on Tuesday's episode of "First Take." As he continues to come up short, he feels the young guard could be traded amid his postseason struggles. 

"You're supposed to be relying Jalen Green," Smith said. "He's going to get himself traded out of Houston."