Rockets and Bulls plan 4-for-1 deal!

The trading window is open, the Rockets lock Coby White in a 4-for-1 trade, and the backcourt upgrade is aimed at the Western Conference Finals.

The NBA trade market will usher in major developments at a key node on December 15. The Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls have begun discussions on a tentative trade plan, specifically a 4-for-1 trade plan. As trade restrictions on players signed during the offseason were lifted, the Rockets sent center Capela, swingman Tate, guard Holiday and a 2027 first-round draft pick to successfully introduce Bulls all-star combo guard Coby White. This deal will completely fill the last shortcoming of the Rockets' championship.

As the No. 7 pick in the first round of 2019, the 25-year-old Coby White is at the peak of his career. This season, he averaged 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He shot 45.3% from the field, 37.1% from the three-point range, and 90.2% from the free throw line. He performed at a quasi-180 club, showing extremely high offensive efficiency. He combines rapid breakthroughs with precise outside firepower. His career three-pointers have surpassed Jordan to rank fifth in Bulls history. He can organize a series of offenses with the ball, and can also run without the ball to catch and shoot, which perfectly meets the Rockets' tactical needs.

For the Rockets, this deal can be called a targeted reinforcement. Although the team has the internal and external core of Durant and Shen Jing, there are obvious shortcomings in the backcourt rotation. Holiday has a single function as a substitute shooter. Although Tate is valuable on the defensive end, his offensive contribution is limited. The arrival of Coby White will reshape the Rockets' backcourt. His ball-handling ability can relieve Durant's offensive pressure, and his precise three-pointers can open up space for Shenjing's inside attack. The backcourt combination with Amen Thompson is both offensive and defensive, and is expected to improve the Rockets' offensive efficiency to the top level in the Western Conference.

As for the Bulls, the team's record this season is hovering in the lower reaches of the Eastern Conference, and reconstruction is an inevitable choice. Capela's rim-protecting ability will enhance interior defense, Tate's versatility can enrich the rotation, and Holiday's outside firepower can provide immediate combat power. Coupled with the potential value of the 2027 first-round pick, they have accumulated valuable assets for the Bulls' reconstruction.

With the addition of Coby White, the Rockets' lineup structure has been completely improved. Shen Jing is in charge inside, Durant is leading the front line, and the backcourt is driven by the dual abilities of White and Thompson. This balanced offensive and defensive lineup has the strength to compete with the Thunder, Nuggets and other Western Conference powers. Coach Uduka is familiar with the tactical use of combo guards, and White's quick integration will allow the Rockets to seamlessly sprint to the playoffs. After making up for the shortcomings in the backcourt, the Rockets' goal of the Western Conference Finals is no longer a fantasy, and the Western Conference championship pattern may be reshuffled as a result.