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The Lakers, Rockets and Trail Blazers are planning a three-party deal, and Rowe will assist Durant?

8:00pm, 30 June 2025【Basketball】

According to Rockets reporter Danielle, the Rockets management formally refused to execute Aaron Holiday's team options next season, making him a full free agent. But general manager Raphael Stone did not want to give up Holiday Jr., but wanted to sign him with a cheaper contract. In addition, Stone also offered a contract extension for Tate and Jeff Green at the same time, and Uduka was satisfied with the performance of the above three players. Danielle appreciates VanVleet's choice to cut salaries significantly, and the Rockets management has gained more salary space. Even if they renew the contract with Holiday, Tate, and Jeff Green at the same time, Stone has a $14.1 million deal exception to use.

Recently, the US media FW suggested that the Lakers management pursues second-year center Klingen this summer offseason. His attractive static talent and top physical conditions are the capital for him to quickly gain a foothold in the NBA. Mark Williams, the Lakers' target, has been intercepted by the Suns. Most of the centers in the free agent market are mainly veterans. The Lakers need more fresh blood to supplement the lineup. Klinger is undoubtedly the best among young centers. The media provided a three-party trading offer to the Lakers, Rockets and Trail Blazers. If the negotiations go smoothly, Rockets coach Uduka's confidant Loway is expected to parachute to Houston. The specific trading plan is:

1. The Lakers send Dalton Kneckett + the 2029 Lakers first round pick to get Donovan Klingen + the 2030 Rockets second round pick to get Robert Williams;

3. The Trail Blazers send Donovan Klingen + Robert Williams get Dalton Kneckett + Jock Langdale + the 2029 Lakers first round pick to get Robert Williams.

Klingen is 2.18 meters tall, has an wingspan of 2.31 meters, and weighs 120 kilograms. He averages 19.7 minutes per game this season, scores 6.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.6 steals, and has a shooting percentage of 53.9%. As a blue-collar insider, Klingen has room for improvement in his ability to seize opportunities at the basket. Referring to Doncic, he helped Gafford get more than 70% of the shooting percentage. The former can also get more opportunities to score easily while the East 77 continues to feed cakes, which is a treatment he cannot enjoy on the Trail Blazers. In addition, the Trail Blazers already have four centers, and general manager Olsey chose Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the first round, causing the inside to be overcrowded, so he urgently needs to lose weight in the inside. However, compared with sophomore Klingen, Rowe is more likely to become a trading partner.

Lawway has suffered from injuries in his career and has attended less than 35 games in five of his seven seasons in the NBA. The Trail Blazer management was worried about his physical condition, so they were eager to send away this hot potato. It is worth noting that Rowe's best form occurred during the Celtics in the 21-22 season, and he averaged 10+10 double-double per game. The head coach at that time was the current Rockets coach Uduka, but with Uduka's departure, Rowe's ability was not recognized by the new coach Mazula, which led to his final sent away. So for Rowe, Uduka was kind to him. If he could go to Houston to assist his mentor, it would be a chance to regain his life. Rockets power forward Jabbarry Smith Jr.'s style of play is focused on offense, and Rowe can help the Rockets on the defensive end.

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