Choose 1 in 2! The Rockets keep the tower with all their might. If they refuse to renew the contract, Stone already has a plan B and upgrades to No. 5

The Rockets don't seem to want to chase a superstar immediately in the offseason. Some experts even analyze that the Rockets may check the record before the trading deadline next season, and then decide whether to chase a superstar to upgrade their lineup. In other words, if the Rockets can achieve a good record next season before the trading deadline, I'm afraid Manager Stone will still remain unmoved and will not make large-scale transactions, just like this season.

The Rockets have only traded Springer and Cody Zeller for two marginal players. The benefit they gained is that they will two future second-round picks, and at the same time help the Celtics and the Hawks reduce their salary space. It can be said that they kill two birds with one stone. Next season, whether the Rockets will trade superstars will also have to look at the record to decide.

However, this summer, the Rockets' more important task is whether veteran Adams can stay in the team. The Rockets have said on several occasions that they really want to keep Adams. The veteran who played 7 games in the playoffs, averaged 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per 22 minutes per game, is still the strongest big man and the most defensive center among the Rockets. His presence gave the Rockets an additional double tower tactic.

If Adams is unwilling to stay with the Rockets and refuses to renew his contract with Houston, then Shin Kyung will only be left with two inside players, Langdale and Smith Jr., next season. Although the Rockets have the opportunity to keep fourth center Enfalee Dante, Adams is an extremely important interior substitute for the Rockets, and even his tactical status in the playoffs is no less than that of a starter.

According to Rockets' team reporter Kelly Ico, it is reported that the Rockets want to keep Adams and he is the priority renewal for the offseason. Adams' offensive rebounding performance this season is impressive, and many teams are very interested in the 31-year-old center.

Learning back, if the Rockets cannot keep Adams, they may settle for the second best to implement their Plan B. The so-called Plan B is to chase the Bucks' center, 37-year-old Brooke Lopez. The 37-year-old veteran was once the Rockets' pursuit, but eventually he renewed his contract with the Bucks. This season, Lopez averaged 13 points and 5 rebounds per game with the Bucks, plus two blocks, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 37%.

And he has played a total of 237 games in the past three seasons, and his attendance rate can be said to be quite high, and it is much higher than Adams' attendance rate. Although Adams is one of the Rockets' most important inside rotations, if he decides to pursue a big contract or a championship, it is not impossible to leave the Rockets. At that time, the Rockets could only seek a new center. Although the 37-year-old Lopez is 6 years older than Adams, he is in good condition. More importantly, Lopez's ability to protect the rim is also very good, and he can shoot three-pointers and score low-posts at the basket, which is much better than Adams. Therefore, if the Rockets can get Lopez, the Rockets' No. 5 position will be upgraded. Although Lopez is older, he can shoot, score, and form a double tower with Shin Kyung. He seems to be more suitable for the Rockets than Adams. Get him, the Rockets' No. 5 position will be upgraded.