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1 for 2 transactions are reached, the Rockets adjust 14+2 formations! 3 major reasons for celebrating Bai Moren

11:55am, 6 July 2025Basketball

1 for 2 small transactions were reached, and the Rockets continued to adjust the 14+2 grand formation! The three major reasons for Housing to give up the White Demons, and reject other teams to send them to the Wizards they like at a higher price.

1 for 2 transactions were reached

According to ESPN's famous reporter, after defeating all sides in the free and trading market, the Rockets did not stop to continue to adjust their lineup, and sent the "White Devil" Whitmore to the Wizards through a 1 for 2 transaction.

The specific transaction content is as follows

Rockets get: Bulls second round pick in 26 years + Kings second round pick in 29 years;

Wizards get: Whitmore.

Rockets have three major reasons to sell the White Demon

As one of the "Seven Sons of Housing" selected by the Rockets during the reconstruction phase, the "White Demon" Whitmore has explosive athletic talent, and at the same time, it has comprehensive scoring methods on the offensive end, which is highly expected by a large number of Rockets.

The roles in the 24-25 season are very limited, and they can only play 16.2 minutes per game and continue to go in and out of the rotation lineup, Whitmore can still average 9.4 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.

When the Rockets are expected to compete for the championship in the new season and the White Devils are more likely to grow further, why should the Rockets send him away? Three major reasons to give the answer.

Reason 1: The White Demon cannot meet the Uduka requirements

According to the follow-up report of the Rockets reporter Iko, the reason why the Rockets are willing to give up the White Demon is mainly because the White Demon's lack of concentration in the game and cannot meet the Uduka's "team priority" requirement.

Uduka not only communicated with Whitmore regularly in private, but also spoke out about specific employment requirements twice after the latter got angry.

Like asking all other Rockets players, Uduka wants every player in the rotation to maintain concentration on both sides of the offense and defense, and always put the team first.

The result is that the White Devil's turnover rate and defensive attitude have never met the standards, and Whitmore has never been able to dispel the frustration caused by insufficient playing time.

Poor growth performance made Uduka unable to find a rotation position for Whitmore that was better than other players.

Reason 2: The Rockets have no space and position

The Rockets' original lineup is extremely luxurious. After introducing strong players such as Durant, Capela and Finney Smith in the offseason, the competition for position in the new season will only be more intense, and there is no space left for the White Devils.

As the Rockets' Record Gatlin said, breaking up is a win-win choice for the Rockets and the White Devils, because the former does not have room to train Whitmore.

Even if Whitmore continues to grow in the cracks next season, the Rockets will not have any salary space to renew his contract in the future.

Reason 3: The White Demon hopes to leave

Due to the fact that he has never been able to obtain a stable role, the White Demon has been in frustration in the 24-25 season, and even quarreled with the coaching staff, which has caused his investment in the defensive end to further decline.

reporter Siegel followed up and pointed out that after the Rockets got Finney Smith, Whitmore and his team were looking to leave through a trade to get a chance to play.

Houcheng's benevolence is done

Even though the role is not very pleasant, the Rockets still remain decent during the breakup, which can be said to be the benevolence is done

Even though the role is not very pleasant, the Rockets still maintain their decentness during the breakup.

famous reporter Shams pointed out in a follow-up report that when the Rockets put the White Devil on the shelves, they received offers from multiple teams in the past week.

But the Rockets' standard for choosing the next home is not how many chips, but hoping to find a place for the White Devils that can give them a real chance to thrive and develop. The Wizards do meet this requirement. They are in the process of reconstruction and will surely provide a lot of time for the White Demon.

As early as 23, when the Rockets selected the White Demon with the 20th pick, the Wizards had coveted the White Demon and tried to get a first-round pick with a pick higher than the Rockets through a trade, but they failed to complete the operation at that time.

In addition, the White Demon was born in Odenton, Maryland, and the Wizards Arena is only 30 minutes' drive from his hometown.

14+2 list is still luxurious

Of course, for the Rockets, they have not suffered any losses while becoming an adult. The Bulls' second round in 26 years is almost equivalent to the first round of the low pick, and the Kings' second round pick in 29 years is bound to be a high pick in second round.

The most important thing is that after cleaning up Whitmore, the Rockets' 14+2 roster is still luxurious enough.

Potential starters: Van Vleet, Amen, Durant, Jabarry Smith Jr. and Shin Kyung.

9 substitutes: Shepard, Finney Smith, Ethan, Adams, Capela, Jeff Green, Holiday, Tate and Nate Williams;

2 two-way: Harris and Dante.

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