The Rockets are actively pursuing big names this summer? Six draft picks can be used for trades, and the Suns signing is of great value

For the Rockets and their fans, this season is mixed. The good news has been in the face of many years of sinking and surfing the lottery zone, and has returned to the playoff stage this year, and ranks second in the West. It should be said that the reconstruction work has been officially completed and is quite successful. However, from the playoffs, there is still a big gap between the Rockets and the real champion favorites. If you want to go to a higher level, there is still a lot of work to complete.

Looking back at the Rockets' playoff journey, in addition to Alperen Shinkyung, the lack of a stable second scoring point on the offensive end is a key factor in their loss to the Warriors. Then this summer, the Rockets are likely to actively pursue big-name stars and try to complete zero exchanges. A total of six draft picks can be used for trading. Among them, the Suns' first-round pick may have extremely high market value.

The Rockets management has now understood that except Shin Kyung and Amen Thompson, other players in the team can play when necessary. Of course, in addition to matching, draft picks are definitely indispensable if you really want to pursue big-name stars. In this regard, the Rockets may be second only to the Thunder in the playoff-level team. Regardless of the number or overall quality, they can match some young players and substitutes to seek operations with other teams and strive for those big-name players.

And in addition to its own draft pick, the Rockets' most valuable asset may be the first round pick in the future. If you miss the playoffs, the Suns will give the Rockets a lottery draw this year. Similar to last season's Nets, the Rockets will accept a big gift. The key is that this is not over. In 2027 and 2029, the Rockets will unconditionally get the Suns' first-round draft pick. The latter may have been demolished and rebuilt at that time. Even if it is bad, it will be a wedding dress for the Rockets. Look at it this way last summer, Rockets general manager Raphael Stone traded with the Nets again, sending the opponent's draft pick back and changing to the Suns' first round pick in the future, which seemed very visionary.

Of course, by 2027, the Rockets still have the right to exchange the order of first-round picks with the Nets. The premise is that in that season, the Rockets were originally ranked behind the Nets in the draft, so they could use exchange rights. Overall, the Rockets have really a lot of assets. If there is a chance for a superstar, don't hesitate or hesitate. This is the Rockets' most lacking thing. This summer is extremely crazy, and the Rockets will be particularly proactive. It depends on what operations can be done by general manager Raphael Stone and the management.