Rockets quote Kamala? The Lakers like Rowe?

Rockets general manager Raphael Stone should win the best general manager, Houston Chronicle reporter McMahon firmly believes. When people focused on Durant this summer's operations, Stone handled the contract renewal between VanVleet and Jabbarry Smith Jr. in a nearly robbery manner. Van Jordan's price cut reached more than $20 million, which is related to Stone's advance layout in the summer of 2023. At that time, the Rockets were in the reconstruction stage, and no player was willing to come to this team that could not see hope. In order to pry Van Vleet away from the Raptors, Stone did not hesitate to give up a four-year, $130 million maximum salary contract, which caught Raptors general manager Ujerry off guard. When the latter was still hesitating whether to match the offer, Van Jordan was already moved by Stone's sincerity and agreed to the attractive offer. The cleverness of Rafael Stone is that the contract gives Van Vleet decent and puts him in the ranks of top-paid players, but the Rockets enjoy the final year of the team option, which is a prerequisite for Van Jordan to renew his salary cut this summer. Jabbarry Smith Jr. could have fought for a bigger contract like the Warriors' Kumingga, but he missed three months of games last season due to a fractured for the forearm, during which the Rockets' record rankings did not drop. Jabbarry Smith Jr. lost the position of the main power forward after returning from injury, which inevitably makes people suspect that Stone instructed head coach Uduka to do it intentionally. At the same time, Stone's trust in Tanhua Shepard touched him. Shepard has improved her self-confidence, physical functions and various technologies through a summer of hard work, and will assume more important responsibilities in the new season.

Recently, according to the US media BR, the Rockets may participate in a tripartite transaction negotiation involving the Lakers and the Trail Blazers, thus obtaining Belgian star Kamala, who was in a hot state last season. The Lakers' goal is sports blue-collar center Robert Williams, whose maneuverability and passionate way of playing can provide head coach JJ Redick with more tactical options. The specific trading plan is: 1. The Rockets send out the 2030 Rockets second round pick + the 2029 Kings second round pick get Kamara; 2. The Lakers send out Vanderbilt get Robert Williams + the 2030 Rockets second round pick; 3. The Trail Blazers send out Robert Williams + Kamara get Vanderbilt + the 2029 Kings second round pick.

Kamala participated in the 2023 draft, but because of her age and her identity as an overseas player, she did not get favor from various teams. It was not until the 22nd pick in the second round that she was selected by the Trail Blazers management. But Kamala did not give up on herself. Last season, he successfully took advantage of the Trail Blazers players to take over the position with a large number of injuries, averaging 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5%. His annual salary is only $2.22 million, which will not put too much salary pressure on the Rockets. The Lakers' management's interest in Rowe will not change because of signing Ayton. Their playing styles are different. Rowe is more mobile and flexible, and Ayton has higher static talent. The Trail Blazers focus on cultivating new players in the new season, and sending off Rowe can provide more training opportunities for Klingen and Yang Hansen. Kamara faces the same problem, his potential has been fully developed. He will not only face competition between Ju Holiday and Lillard in the new season, but also make room for young players. Head coach Billups hopes to leave opportunities for Henderson and Sharp who have returned from injury.

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