Rockets new player Finney Smith joins, strengthens the lineup and weakens the Lakers strength

On July 1, the Houston Rockets performed well in the transfer market on this day. Not only did they successfully sign old player Capela, his return as a defensive center will greatly improve the team's defensive ability. At the same time, the Rockets also reached a contract renewal agreement with veterans Holiday, Jeff Green and Tate. These three players who can serve in the third lineup will continue to play for coach Uduka next season, and they are expected to be a major substitute in the rotation. Considering that these three veterans are outstanding, they can quickly advance when the team's main players are absent or in poor condition. In addition, these three basic salary contracts do not put economic pressure on the Rockets.

What is more noteworthy is that the biggest highlight of the Rockets today is the introduction of former Lakers player Dorian Finney Smith. Finney Smith, 32, played for the Lakers last season and was one of the important cores of the outside line, and his performance on the court is quite stable. After rejecting the Lakers' $15.38 million player option, he chose to join the Rockets and signed a new four-year contract with a total of $53 million. Although the average annual salary of this contract is slightly lower than the Lakers' offer, Finney Smith values ​​long-term and stable contracts more because he does not want to change teams frequently.

It is reported that Finney Smith's contract contains non-guarantee clauses, with the fourth year as a player option, and also a trading margin clause. Therefore, his choice is not only because of the Rockets' competitive strength, especially the attractions of superstar Durant and many outstanding young players, but also because of the four-year stability guarantee provided by the Rockets. Last season, he averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game with the Lakers, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 41.1%, which is the new peak of his career.

It can be said that Finney Smith not only has excellent defensive ability, but also has a good three-point shooting level. Compared with Dillon Brooks, a former Rockets player, he is steady and less controversial. Although he is a little older, his three-point ability is slightly better. More importantly, Finney Smith may even surpass Dillon Brooks with a lower salary, and he is willing to play a substitute and will not compete for the starting position like the latter.

Through this operation, the Rockets further strengthened their wing strength while effectively weakening the Lakers' forward depth. Considering that the Lakers ranked third in the West last season and the Rockets were second, it can be said that the two teams were their main competitors. Now, the Lakers have not made many breakthrough signings except for introducing Laravia. They have suffered heavy losses after losing veteran Finney Smith. The Rockets successfully made a profit without giving any chips, and undoubtedly achieved a two-dollar victory.