US media suggests that the Rockets reorganize their lineup: 6 exchange for 1KD, renew the contract for 180 million yuan, sign three people with a basic salary and leave the magician.

Amen Thompson was the winner in the second season. He was the best defensive player of the month this season and was selected for the best defensive team in the 24-25 season. Alperen Shinkyung was also a winner. He was selected for the All-Star lineup, only a few votes away from the best three teams.

The Rockets are already the second strong team in the West this season, but the playoffs are out of the first round. So how should we adjust in the offseason to transform this young Rockets into a championship team? Recently, the American media NBA Trade Lerts pointed out the direction for Raphael Stone.

The first step in the trade, the Suns got: Dillon Brooks, Jabbarry Smith Jr., Aaron Holiday, Jock Landare, 2025 No. 10 pick, Suns' first round pick in 2027;

The Rockets got: Kevin Durant. The second two most important rotations for the Rockets were refusing to execute Van Vleet's team option of 44 million next season, and renewing a three-year, 70 million new contract with him, with an average salary of 23.33 million, which is in line with Van Jordan's current value. He shouldn't be the number one position with a maximum salary.

signed a three-year contract of 40 million yuan with Adams, with an average salary of 13.33 million yuan, which is a small increase in salary, and it is a long contract, so Adams will be willing to do it.

renewed Tari Ethan early with a four-year, 70 million yuan, with an average salary of 17.5 million yuan, which is also in line with Ethan's positioning in the Rockets. Ethan is a rookie in 2022, and the Rockets can still enjoy the benefits of a rookie contract for one season next season. (Ethan, VanVleet, and Aquaman totaled 180 million)

Step 3: Sign Melton with a base salary. Melton is an excellent backcourt defender and he meets Uduka's needs.

Step 4: Refusing to execute Jeff Green's team option, allowing Jeff Green to return with a one-year veteran's basic salary;

signed a basic salary contract with Tate, and his team's third SF still has some value (the contract expires and re-signs).

Rockets starter: Van Vleet, Green, Amen, Durant, Shinkin;

Rockets substitutes: Shepard, Melton, Whitmore, Ethan, Adams. (This set of 10-man rotation has both offense and defense and playoff experience, which also confirms that Uduka says that Shepard White Devils will have a bigger role in the new season)

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Rockets Observation