5 for 1! US media simulated transaction: Rockets maximum point guard + 3 first round Durant! Keep the core lineup

There is a very difficult question for the Houston Rockets management now. That is, if the Rockets want to chase a superstar this summer, they will inevitably pay a huge price. For example, many young players, even some instant players, and first-round draft picks, will be sent away. After all, the entire league knows what the Rockets need. They now have no shortage of young players, defensive players, and even more so. The Rockets are all top in the league in these positions, but for the Rockets, the lack of a top superstar with independent scoring ability is their biggest trouble.

The seven matches against the Warriors also made the Rockets management understand a problem. In the absence of superstars, even if the Rockets have a home advantage, it will be difficult for them to defeat the Warriors led by two superstars Curry and Butler. So the Rockets can have no superstars in the regular season, but in the playoffs, the Rockets must get at least one superstar. The Warriors taught the Rockets a lesson in the playoffs, and Uduka was not very good at guiding the offense, so having a superstar who could score in singles is really important for the Rockets.

Former Rockets player Chandler Parsons also gave advice to the Rockets. He believes that although chasing Durant will give the Rockets a lot of bargaining chips, it is also worth a try. After all, if Durant comes next season, he can form the core lineup of the Rockets with Shin Kyung and Van Vreet. This lineup ensures that the Rockets can compete for the championship.

The US media open-air stand also simulated a deal for the Rockets, which is actually worth a try for the Rockets. The Rockets gave their maximum point guard Van Vreet in this simulated deal, and the frustrated forward Whitmore was also sent away, and the three Suns in the hands of the Rockets' hands exchanged rights for the future first-round draft picks and first-round draft picks. In this way, five and one, the Rockets can get Kevin Durant directly from the Suns.

Although the Rockets lack point guard Van Vreet, the Rockets still maintain their core lineup next season. Amen Thompson can serve as starting point guard. Jaylen Green plays the No. 2 position, Dillon Brooks serves as a small forward, and Amen Thompson returns to No. 1 position, so Durant is the starting power forward of the Rockets next season. The center position is still Shin Kyung, with Shepard, Holiday, Ethan, and Jabbarry Smith Jr. in the second team. It would be better if Adams could be left behind.

In this way, the Rockets' lineup has a chance to advance to the division finals, and even if young players grow rapidly, especially if Jaylen Green can overcome his inner demons, the Rockets have a chance to advance to the championship. Although the Rockets sent three first rounds, it is indeed a bit painful, but it is worth it for the Rockets to get a superstar like Durant. After all, after the Warriors got the strong aid Butler this season, their overall strength has improved rapidly. If the Rockets can get Durant and with these young core members, the Rockets will have a chance to go further next season.