The Houston Rockets want to add another star to their James Harden-Dwight Howard core. That's not surprising, nor is it a secret.

General manager Daryl Morey has long maintained flexibility with his roster and on the books, first allowing him to trade for Harden and later to sign Howard. The maneuvers this summer won't be as tidy or as easy, but the Rockets don't feel like they're done building yet, desiring to add another big name.

They may be outgunned in dealing for Kevin Love, but there's a clear, albeit somewhat arduous, path to cap space to bring in a top name.

To do so, they'll be using a five-point pitch to lure free agents, the same way they lured Howard from Los Angeles. USA Today Sports' Sam Amick lays out the five points, trimmed below (though we recommend reading his entire piece):

Stability: Fewer coaching changes, a committed owner. Success: Few playoff misses in the past two decades, proven commitment to fielding competitive teams. Urgency: "We're always aggressive," Morey told Amick. "Our owner has got aggressiveness in his DNA, and obviously I'm at the tip of his spear." China: Thanks to Yao Ming and, to a degree, Jeremy Lin after him, players can expand their brand globally from Houston. Cash: Texas has no state income tax (Florida is the only other NBA state to boast that advantage).