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BR advises the Rockets to pursue Antetokounmpo with all their might, the three new stars may be traded, and the two first round picks are of great value

7:52am, 16 May 2025【Basketball】

The fans who watched the Rockets' playoffs must have had a very similar feeling. The Rockets' side dishes and overall lineup depth are not worse than other teams, and they are even the first-tier league level. The core quality of the problem is really bad. Then by this summer, as long as the Rockets have the right opportunity, they must seek zero exchanges. If they can win the star player, they can simply take off in an instant.

Media BR advises the Rockets management that they can pursue "Antetokounmpo" Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. From the specific plan, the Rockets' three new stars Jaylen Green, Jabary Smith and Cam Whitmore may be traded, and Aaron Holiday becomes the top spot. As for the two first-round picks given by the Suns, they are of great value in the transaction.

Antetokounmpo is very powerful. Even if the Bucks once again play in the first round, he can still average 33 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. The data is simply full of all aspects. Compared with those giant teams, the Rockets are actually worthy of Antetokounmpo's consideration. The team's lineup is full, and it's just one peak superstar. Conversely, if the Rockets get Antetokounmpo, they will make up for their biggest shortcomings. Even if they lose some young players and draft picks, if Antetokounmpo can come, the Rockets will instantly enter the championship ranks. In addition, Amen Thompson and Alperen Shinkyung are still on the team. If everything goes well, the Rockets can also have potential Big Three configurations, which does not include high-quality puzzles such as Tari Ethan and Dillon Brooks.

As for the assets sent away by the Rockets, except that the draft picks are somewhat attractive to the Bucks, other players are not originally within the Rockets' future plans. Jaylen Green is the most disappointing. The Rockets regard him as the core of the outside line and train him for four years. As a result, Jaylen Green has been standing still. His first playoff journey this year was like an undercover except for the second game. If there is a suitable opportunity, the Rockets will definitely choose to deal with Jaylen Green, not to mention this potential zero-change. If you can win big-name star trades, you might as well kill two birds with one stone.

Jabari Smith did not perform much in the playoffs, but considering that he has limited playing time and has even become a substitute, it is certainly not a fault for him. But Jabbarry Smith has the right to renew his contract early this offseason, which will make the Rockets a little difficult to deal with. After all, Tari Ethan can also renew his contract in advance, and it is difficult for the Rockets to meet the conditions of the two players, so it is perfect for the Rockets to bring Jabbarry Smith into the plan, plus some expiring contracts and draft picks.