It is expected to renew the contract for 3 players, the Rockets upgrade to the third lineup, Whitmore is put on the shelves, and the target transaction is about combat power

After a series of operations, the Rockets were not satisfied with the current lineup and still had a lot of room for adjustment. They formulated tactics around Durant and Shin Kyung, which required some experienced role players even more. It was a pity to send Dillon Brooks away, but in order to get Durant, he could only bear the pain of giving up. Unlike previous seasons, the Rockets only signed a undrafted draft pick in this year's draft, and paid more attention to signing, renewal and trading of instant combat players, and the third lineup has also been upgraded.

According to the well-known NBA reporter Shams, the Rockets plan to renew their contracts with three players, Tate, Jeff Green and Holiday Jr. Tate has played for five seasons in the team. His average playing time and team roles reached a career low last season. He only had 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in the regular season. He didn't play for a minute in the playoffs. His defensive attributes are more suitable for Uduka. When a player with a scattered attribute in the third lineup is qualified, Dillon needs a tough guy after leaving the team.

Holiday Jr. has the potential to become a substitute for VanVleet. His three-point shooting percentage is as high as 39.8% in the regular season, and his offensive ability is average, but with his first-hand shooting, he is very suitable to partner with Durant and form a shooting group. Jeff Green is 39 years old this year, and his contract renewal is more meaningful and can become the leader of the locker room. More importantly, the two have been teammates in the Thunder, which can better make the Rockets' atmosphere harmonious and avoid problems during the Suns' period.

If Tate goes to a strong team, he can also enter the rotation lineup. His strong team will attract more players to join, and it will also help the Rockets renew their contract as a substitute. The above three people are more familiar with Uduka's tactical system and do not need to be re-run. After Durant joins, Jaylen Green and Dillon leave, the tactical level itself will undergo major changes. If the lineup changes greatly, it will be difficult to achieve results in a short period of time. In just a few days, the Rockets have completed a big deal, renewed VanVleet and Adam Sden operations.

Stone demonstrated his negotiation ability this offseason. It is estimated that Tate will reach a basic salary contract with the Rockets less than $3 million, which is very cost-effective. The Rockets are not satisfied with their current lineup and are still ready to use their potential new stars to exchange for combat power. Shams also revealed that the team plans to trade Whitmore in exchange for veterans like Dillon Brooks. Whitmore was put on the shelves, with the goal of getting the trade to fight. Among the 7 Rockets' Rockets' 7 shots, Jaylen Green was the first to be traded, and Whitmore was difficult to get into Uduka's eye. His scoring ability is undeniable, but he has the attribute of "nervous knife". He only has the basket in his eyes, does not like passing balls, and his defense is not active enough. In the Rockets' system, Whitmore has no corresponding position. From the trade to Durant, the Rockets' rookies are only Amen, Shin Kyung, Ethan and Jabbarri Smith, who are in the hands of the Rockets, and there is a lot of room for subsequent operations. Adding to the second lineup is the basis for the championship.