Congratulations to the Rockets! Western Conference Strength List is released: Houston has risen 2 consecutive places, ranking 3rd, with the 190 million formation showing initial results

On August 5, the NBA announced the latest Western Conference team strength rankings. The defending champion Thunder, last season, still ranks first. Although the Thunder did not have much reinforcement this summer, they only welcomed their rookie defender Topic, they also renewed their contracts with the team's three giants Chet Homgren, Jaylen Williams and last season's MVP Alexander. Although it is three maximum salary, the Thunder's strength has not diminished. If they can stay healthy next season, they will still be the most powerful contender for the championship.

However, other Western Conference teams have also made some progress, such as the Nuggets welcomed Bruce Brown in exchange for Cameron Johnson, and also dug up center Valanciunas, which will greatly improve their overall strength. The Rockets have become a team that can overthrow the Thunder. They not only won super forward Durant, but also won three defensive champions, Finney Smith, Capela and Okogie, and renewed their contracts with Adams and Van Vreet, as well as three veterans, Tate, Holiday and Jeff Green, with a basic salary.

The Rockets now have a pretty good lineup. Although their overall strength does not look as good as the Thunder, the Rockets are now very perfectly combined with the old and new. The team is rich in experience, with both young core and veterans like Durant and Van Vreet. This team has the strength to win the championship.

And in the latest strength list, the Denver Nuggets ranked second outside the Thunder. After all, this team has the strongest center Jokic in the league today and a strong role player lineup, which makes the team ranked second. The Rockets welcome star players such as Durant, who are currently ranked third in the Western Conference next season.

And interestingly, the Rockets ranked fifth in the Western Conference in the last issue, and now they have risen to third in the Western Conference, which is enough to show the NBA's recognition of the Rockets' strength. They have the opportunity to win the championship. In the Western Conference's strength ranking next season, they have a chance to compete with the Thunder and the Nuggets. The Rockets have now formed a super luxury formation with a total salary of up to $190 million. Although they are still more than $1 million away from reaching the No. 1 rich line, the Rockets now seem to be willing to spend money for the championship. Even if the luxury tax is paid, the Rockets will introduce superstar Durant to maintain the depth of the lineup.

The Rockets now know that the window for winning the championship is still 2 to 3 years. If they can seize this opportunity and win the first championship trophy in nearly 20 years, then these investments this summer are worth it.

In addition, the Timberwolves ranked fourth, the Clippers and Lakers ranked fifth and sixth, the Warriors ranked seventh, the Mavericks ranked eighth, the Grizzlies, Spurs, Trail Blazers, and Kings ranked 9th to 12th, and the Suns ranked 13th after the deal, and the Pelicans and Jazz ranked 14th and 15th.

It can be said that the Rockets have theoretically become one of the three strongest teams in the Western Conference next season. If they can find chemistry and keep healthy, they can challenge the Thunder and the Nuggets.