Los Houston Rockets They fell into seven games against Golden State Warriorsin a season that showed its virtues but also made it clear that they still have Clear failures When competing for a title.
IME UDOKA are a dominant defensive power But they leave much to be desired on the other side. And in a low season in which several superstar They promise to go to the scoreboard, the opportunity would be ideal for the rockets to make their movement and incorporate that scorer who did not have at the crossing against the Warriors.
The transfer by Kevin Durant
Everything indicates that Kevin Durant will leave Phoenix this summer, and there are strong rumors that his destiny will be Houston. According to Shams Charania de ESPN, there is a “Mutual interest” Between Durant and the Rockets to join roads.
To their 36 yearsDurant is still one of the best 15 league players. A place was lost in the All-NBA teams for not reaching the requirement of 65 games, but its ability to generate offensive remains elite and that is something Houston urgently needs.
Although his defense has worsened, Durant still provides protection from the weak side and rebounds, and his offensive efficiency is impressive: 43% in triples and 26.6 points per game last season. His shot is practically indefensible.
Phoenix, without margin to rebuild due to lack of picks, would seek in return to young people with immediate impact as Anger and Egnah. Even so, Houston could close the deal sin include themoffering a package with Jalen Green, Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and first two rounds.
After all, age and its 54.7 million contract They could limit their market value.
Giannis Antetokounmpo transfer
Consesguir with Giannis Antetokoonpopo It would cost a lot More than signing Kevin Durant, and rightly. Giannis is a clearly superior player today, six years younger, better defender and at least one more year of guaranteed contract. Although the Bucks have not yet put it on the market, Damian Lillard’s injury practically eliminates their options to compete in 2025, and if Giannis asks for the transfer, Houston should be prepared.
Giannis lace with Alperen Seengün would be complicated. None is a reliable shooter from the perimeter, and amen Thompson worsens even more the panorama in terms of spacing. Therefore, in any negotiation with Milwaukee, one between Senngün or Thompson would have to leave.
If the chosen one were sengün, the rockets could become a defensive power. They were already the fifth best defense of the League and, with Giannis, they could reach the top 2. Although he is no longer a candidate for the defensive player of the year, the Greek is still one of the 20 best defenders of the NBA.
However, get rid of Thompson hurts moregiven the potential shown in these playoffs.
A package with Sengün, more Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and up to three rounds It would be a competitive starting point, especially if other teams also enter the bid for a superstar that can still lead a champion.
