Leave Van Vleet, Rockets two plans are implemented, 9+3 stars have no intention of trading, competing for rotation

The Rockets are very cautious in their transactions in two seasons. Last season, they were once linked to Booker and Durant. In the end, General Manager Stone was very decisive and kept the original lineup framework unchanged, thus helping the team to achieve second place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, they were eliminated by the victims of the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. The team lost and won the future. Players such as Amen Thompson and Shin Kyung grew rapidly and held the 10th pick this year. There are different plans to strengthen, including transactions, contract renewals, etc.

Currently, the Rockets have the highest annual salary of Van Vleet, and there is still a maximum salary of 40 million yuan per year. The Rockets have not made a choice for the time being. According to The Athletic reporter Kelly Iko, the Rockets are expected to leave Van Vleet. There are currently two options that can be implemented. First, implement the team's option for a high-paying contract. As an expiration contract, the Rockets can also trade in the middle of the season. In addition, they have to consider whether there will be gains in the free market and then consider execution. The second option will be a joy to everyone. The Rockets will not implement the team's options and renegotiate a multi-year salary cut contract with VanVleet, which can maintain the flexibility of the team's salary space. Last season's playoffs, VanVleet averaged 18.7 points and 4.4 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 43.5%. With other players lost in the playoffs, he showed his value and his role in the team is irreplaceable. The Rockets lacked more suitable candidates at the No. 1 position. In the Rockets' No. 1 position, Holiday Jr. will become a free agent in July. Tanhua Show Shepard is actually a second position playing style, and the control of the game and the organization of passes need to be improved. Van Vleet is the only player in the Rockets who can truly revive the offense. His first and fifth pick-and-rolls and Shin Kyung are one of the tactics that Uduka is best at. Although the three-pointer is a nerve knife, he is not ruthless at critical moments. Overall, VanVleet is the Rockets' best choice for No. 1 position. The swelling of talents has caused a waste of talent. Whitmore did not get on the Rockets' rising star tide, and he is not in Uduka's rotation plan. According to reporter Kelly Iko, several NBA teams are interested in Whitmore, but at the same time, the players have not made any trade requirements and are expected to win a rotation position in the new season. Whitmore averaged 9+3 per game last season. His contribution during his unstable playing time is enough to show his scoring talent, but his tactical discipline is also poor.

Most of last season, Whitmore was positioning the third lineup. His biggest problem was his lack of defensive enthusiasm. Uduka is a defensive coach, and the requirements will inevitably be very high. Whitmore's passing vision is destined to make it difficult for him to be the real core, but if he becomes the sixth man and focuses on grabbing points, he undoubtedly has this right. The Rockets have potential deals during the offseason, so the real team plan has to wait for the draft, and the No. 10 draw in their hands will become a hot topic.