Durant is an appetizer, 5 first rounds + 4 fewer, Rockets keep a close eye on another Jaylen, Stone makes a promise

In the first two days of NBA draft day, NBA blockbuster transactions have occurred frequently. On June 23, just before the Thunder were about to win the championship, the Rockets had just reached a major deal with the Suns to recruit Durant under their command. At this point, the Rockets have also entered the discussion of the competition for the championship. Durant averaged 36.5 minutes per game this season, scoring 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks, shooting percentage as high as 52.7% and three-point shooting percentage of 43%.

And this season, the Rockets have excellent defensive end, with the first rebounding average in the league, the fifth in defensive efficiency, and the seventh in fast break score, but their three-point shooting percentage is only ranked 21st in the league and the 22nd in every half-time offense. When the game is in positional warfare, the team's scoring drought is the fatal flaw. The Rockets' timely traded to Durant can also solve this problem.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that although the Rockets have a star who can fight alone at a critical moment after getting Durant, their strength is not enough to challenge the Thunder. If the Rockets want to win the championship and challenge the Thunder, they will inevitably need to make larger transactions to ensure that they have a chance.

Today, the Celtics and the Trail Blazers made another trade, and the Celtics sent out their outside point guard Holiday, and won the Trail Blazers' Anthony Simmons and two second-round draft picks. The Trail Blazers' deal is confusing. After all, Anthony Simmons averaged nearly 19 points per game this season, and he was only 26 years old, while Holiday was 35 years old, with only 11 points per game. Two seasons ago, it was the Trail Blazers who helped the Celtics and gave Holiday, who had just obtained the Bucks' trade, so that the Celtics had the chance to win the championship later.

Now, the Celtics traded Holiday again, and they also announced that they would officially carry out drastic reforms to the lineup. With Tatum almost reimbursed for the season, it is difficult for them to reach the championship next season. The management cannot tolerate the team's consumption of such huge financial resources and it is difficult to win the championship. It is reported that the Celtics are willing to listen to any team's offer to White and Brown. At present, the Rockets have a great possibility to recruit Celtics' Jaylen Brown.

The Rockets did not give away too many future assets and young players in the process of trading Durant, which also retained great flexibility for the Rockets' subsequent transactions. It is reported that at the end of last season's trading date, the Rockets once planned to send out chips with Jabarry Smith and Jaylen Green as the main players to trade Durant, but were rejected by the Suns. Now the Rockets have obtained Durant at a very small price. Rockets general manager Stone's operations are still satisfactory, and they can also have subsequent trading possibilities.

The Rockets have many first-round picks in the future, including the first-round pick in 2027; the first-round pick in the Rockets themselves and the Nets in 2027; the first-round pick in the Rockets themselves and the Nets in 2028; the two highest-round picks in 2029; the two highest-round picks in the 2030; the Rockets themselves in the 2031; the first-round pick in the 2032 Rockets themselves. Among them, the Rockets themselves will pick first rounds in 2028, 2030 and 2032, and the Suns will have one in 2027 and 2029, plus draft pick swap rights can be traded. This means the Rockets have at least 5 first-round picks that can be traded.

The Rockets have 5 first-round picks available for trading in the future, and they also have 4 young cores available for trading, such as Shebbard, White Devils, Jabbarry Smith and Ethan, who can be traded, although they can make good contributions with the Rockets. Overall, among the remaining six young men of the Rockets, Amen Thompson may become a superstar in the future, both offense and defense, and the Rockets should set him as the core of the future. Shin Kyung is also a strong insider who can play 20+10+5 data. If you can't get an All-Star insider, the Rockets will definitely not trade him easily. So at present, the Rockets have 5 first-round picks and 4 young stars to trade.

If the Celtics are willing to trade Jaylen Brown, the Rockets can give away draft picks, young cores, and players who are used to balance the cap space to satisfy the Celtics' appetite. If it is appropriate, the Rockets can sign and then exchange Van Jordan, a player with an annual salary of 30 million yuan, and then send out Langdale, White Devils, Jabarry Smith and the next three first-round draft picks. I believe that it can impress the management of the Celtics. After all, Jabarry Smith has great potential and has the opportunity to become an All-Star player. The three first-round draft picks are also valuable, which is conducive to the further reconstruction of the Celtics in the future.

If the Rockets step up their battle for Jaylen Brown, then the Celtics may also give the defender core to the Rockets. In this way, the Rockets can form the starting five tigers of Shebder, Jaylen Brown, Durant, Amen Thompson and Shin Kyung. This starting lineup is both offensive and defensive, and the strength of the internal and external lines is very balanced. It can focus on the present and have the future. After all, with Brown, Shin Kyung and Amen Thompson, they will have a high ceiling in the future. At this stage, there is also a great opportunity to strive for the championship and challenge the Thunder.

The Rockets traded to Durant at present, and they have a great opportunity to compete for another man named Jaylen. Although the Rockets gave Jaylen Green to the Suns, many fans were dissatisfied, but if they could trade Jaylen Brown, the fans might be comforted. Rockets general manager Stone also promised that he would work hard to build a championship-level team. If he had the chance, he would definitely be willing to give away the chips he had in his hands to compete for a superstar player. It can be seen that when the Rockets see an opportunity, they will definitely not hesitate to compete for the Rockets in a future.