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The Rockets are still in operation! They plan to renew their contracts with three blue-collar workers, want to exchange White Devils for veterans, sign the 23-year-old gate

10:40pm, 29 June 2025【Basketball】

On June 28, the draft has ended, and the teams will pay attention to the free market and trading market. Previously, after the draft, Pelinka said that the team planned to find an excellent center in the free market to make up for the shortcomings in the lineup. Although the Rockets, who did not have any draft picks in the draft, have done a good job in the offseason so far, the Rockets are still not satisfied. It is reported that they will have actions in the future.

Next, let's take a look at the Rockets' operations since the offseason. First, they renewed Adams with a three-year, 39 million contract. This contract renewal is very worthwhile. After all, Adams is only 31 years old, and he is equivalent to giving all his peak three years. Adams's frame protection ability and cover ability are top in the league, and he can change the opponent's defensive formation. Then there is the Durant trade that everyone knows, and the Rockets sent Jaylen Green, the No. 10 draw, Dillon and 5 second round picks.

The Rockets are equivalent to replacing Jaylen Green with Durant, which also gives the Rockets a player who can provide stable output at critical moments. In addition, Durant's defense has always been underestimated. This season, he limited his opponent's shooting percentage and the second best in the league, second only to Amen Thompson. As for Dillon, Ethan or Jabbarry Smith will also take over his position with the top starter. The third operation was to renew Van Jordan with a 2-year, 50 million contract, which was so worth it.

After completing these three operations, according to famous reporter Shams today, the Rockets plan to renew their contracts with Tate, Holiday Jr. and Jeff Green. It is understandable that the Rockets plan to keep these three players. After all, they all performed well last season. Tate has good combat power. Although they will be abandoned in tough battles, the Rockets need his support on the bench, and he is very motivated. This is what the Rockets want, averaging 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per game this season, and shooting percentage is 47%.

Holiday Jr. is the Rockets' substitute point guard, but he is likely to reduce his playing time next season because the team wants to train Shepard. Holiday Jordan's contract is the mini middle class. The money Van Jordan saved to renew the contract is perfectly without pressure. Holiday Jordan averages 5.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this season, and his three-point shooting percentage is 39.8%. His space ability can help the team. In addition, Holiday Jordan's defense is not bad.

Jeff Green is already 38 years old. Although he still has oil in the tank, there is not much more oil. This time, the Rockets renewed his contract. I think it is to let him play the role of locker room leader. Moreover, Jeff Green and Durant have a good relationship. The two entered the league together, so there is part of the reason for keeping him. I think it is for Durant. There is a positive veteran in any team. It is wise to keep Green.

In addition to renewing the contract, the Rockets have plans. According to famous reporter Shams, Whitmore may become the Rockets' trading chip. They are considering using this promising young player for an experienced forward veteran like Dillon Brooks to further enhance the team's ready-to-fighting power. This makes people confused. When the Suns traded, they asked White Demon and Jaylen Green, but the Rockets refused to agree. As a result, they now want to exchange White Demon for a player similar to Dillon.

The Rockets may want to change to a player similar to Dillon, but they want a cheaper one. Looking at the top blue-collar workers like the league are not cheaper, and it is understandable that the Rockets want to trade the White Demon. Even if Jaylen Green leaves the team next season, the Rockets will not have more ball rights to train the White Demon. After all, there is Shepard on the substitute tomorrow. Although the White Demon is talented and has a strong desire to win, the biggest problem is that his playing style is too unique, which is why Uduka has always disliked him.

The news now is that many teams are interested in getting the White Demons. Although they have not specifically disclosed which teams it is, I think there should be the Nets here. Look at this year's Nets draft. Although they selected 5 players in the first round, to be honest, they are not players with high potential. He may try to win the White Demons or Kumingga, so that the team will at least have a decent cornerstone type player, rather than like now, and I still don't know who to train next season. Although the Rockets did not have a draft pick in the draft, they also introduced a player through signing the draft. According to Mitchell Scott, the Rockets and the big five forward Cam Matthews signed a two-way contract. Matthews was selected for the SEC's best defensive team twice, and he will compete for a contract seat in training camp. Matthews is now 23 years old, 2.01 meters tall and weighs 106 kilograms. This is obviously a wing player with strong confrontation and excellent defense, which is also what the Rockets and Uduka like.

The players with good defense have at least the lower limit is good enough, so it is still wise for the Rockets to sign him. Having said that, what do you want to say about the operation of the Rockets? Everyone is welcome to leave a message to discuss.