The last player in the starting lineup in Houston has settled!

On June 26, the Rockets management sent out the second contract renewal this summer, leaving point guard Van Vleet for two years and $50 million. The previously unresolved starting point guard candidate is also settled. In the new season, if nothing unexpected happens, Van Vleet + Amen + Durant + Smith + Shin Kyung will become the team's starting five tigers, with very competitive offense and defense, and has become one of the favorites to compete for the championship.

Van Jordan's contract renewal also means that the previous opportunity for Harden to return to the Rockets has come to an abrupt end, and the team cannot sign a substitute point guard with an annual salary of more than $25 million. Another former three young men, Westbrook, has been reported that the Rockets had offered a 2-year offer of $6 million. But as far as the Rockets' substitute backcourt is concerned, it already has two outside pitchers, Holiday and Shepard, as well as the offensive Whitmore, and Westbrook's lack of stability in outside shooting and on the field, the team is likely not to recruit them.

On the bench today, there are Adams at the center position and Ethan and Tate at the front line, and their strength cannot be underestimated. The only flaw is the substitute back line. Several players have relatively single functions, and the defensive and organizational flaws are particularly obvious. This is also the fact that Van Vleet is absent due to injury this season, Uduka has to try to use Green and Amen as point guards, but the results are not good.

At present, Durant, Shin Kyung and Van Vleet have occupied more than 100 million yuan in salary space, and seeking a replacement veteran point guard has become the next goal for management to strengthen. Looking at the free market, former player Chris Paul is undoubtedly the best candidate. Although he is nearly 40 years old, he still averages 8.8 points, 7.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game this season, and his shooting percentages are maintained at a good level in all aspects. His field control and organizational ability are unquestionable, especially his exquisite pass and super giants like KD are perfect matches. Shin Kyung and Adams in the inside can also reproduce the inside "eating cake" and get many opportunities to score easily.

What surprises will the Rockets management bring to the fans next? Let's wait and see!