Rockets reinforcement plan? Westbrook, Ben Simmons and Nemhard choose one of three?

After Durant left the Warriors, the team he joined has been troubled by the "injury curse". Perhaps it is "God thinks Durant's two championships with the Warriors is too easy, so he can't keep going so well. In addition to cursing his teammates, Durant's own health is also unsatisfactory. According to statistics from the US media ESPN, he has missed a total of 126 games in the past five seasons. Is all this luck or a coincidence? In any case, Rockets fans are still full of expectations for the new season. Head coach Uduka's love for Adu is beyond words. Houston media is advocating how suitable he is to the Rockets' tactical system, but everything must be verified through record rankings. Although he has lost starting point guard Van Vleet, the Rockets have the strongest forward strength in the league, and Shepard's progress speed will determine the team's prospects for championship and Durant's contract renewal.

After ending his Nuggets' career, Westbrook has basically confirmed to join the Kings. It's not that he doesn't want to go to a championship-level team, but no one is willing to take over. But with Van Vleet's injury, everything seems to have turned around. The Rockets management is interested in signing Westbrook. His relationship with Durant and Adams is one of the reasons. Another reason is that Westbrook once played for the Rockets and is not unfamiliar with the Houston environment. It's just that general manager Raphael Stone does not want to touch the second rich line, and this signing will not be reached until December. So for Westbrook, joining the Kings immediately and continuing to improve his historical data; or choosing to join the Rockets, reunite with Durant, and launching another attack on the championship will be a choice he has to face.

In addition, Rockets Management The team is also full of interest in getting Ben Simmons. Last season, he averaged 5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 52% shooting percentage in 22 minutes of playing time. He can help the Rockets in defensive and organizational connection. In addition, with Ben Simmons' height, wingspan advantage and static talent, the overall lineup height of the Rockets will become more terrifying. But he and Amen Thompson have overlapping positions and functions, and the two stay on the court at the same time, the Rockets will face huge challenges on the offensive end. According to basketball media TalkBasket, Australia's NBL League expressed its interest in introducing Ben Simmons and returning to his hometown to play, which is attractive to him, so Ben Simmons may not necessarily stay in the NBA.

Another reinforcement path for the Rockets is to send Shepard away early. His talent is unquestionable, but the Rockets management can no longer wait for him to fulfill it. Executives of many teams in the league have fantasies about him, and the Rockets can use him for immediate combat power. US media Houston Chronicle reporter McMahon believes that Pacers' guard Nemhard is a good choice, because Halliburton is seriously injured and is reimbursed for the season, and Turner goes to Secret Erwaukee assisted Antetokounmpo, so the overall strength of the Pacers has dropped significantly. Nemhard has good combat power, but his potential has been fully developed and has no great value for training. When head coach Carlisle chose to train new players, Shepard was undoubtedly a more suitable candidate.

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