It’s no secret: The Houston Rockets are finished with the early stages of rebuilding and want to start winning games and be a part of the season that starts again next season. Not even a secret His top target in free agency james harden,
However, this is not the only name on the list in Houston. The Athletic’s Kelly Echo reports,
With Lopez almost certainly back in Milwaukee, the Bucks are stuck going over the cap to retain one of the best defensive centers in the game – they need him if they want to chase the rings. (But it will be tough when the tax bill comes due). The Lakers have made it clear to anyone that they will match any offer for Reeves because he was their third best player this season. Cam Johnson also helped his stock in the playoffs – 18.5 points a game shooting 42.9% from 3 – and the Nets are expected to match an offer (four years, $80-90 million) for him.
dillon brooks is availableIs young, and would bring defensive intensity to the Rockets if management thinks he’s a personality fit and role, DiVincenzo is expected to walk out of the $4.7 million owed to him and the Bucks (who paid Lopez on top of that). giannis antetocampo And junior holiday) may not be willing to match a firmer offer. Chris Paul’s future in Phoenix is bleak, but the Suns want experienced, reliable role players back in a trade.
The Rockets’ other big trade chip is the No. 4 pick in the NBA draft. Amen Thompson – a very athletic, high-ceilinged but raw and in need of development wing – is expected to go in that slot. He could fit in Houston, but if another team falls in love with Thompson, the Rockets could trade the pick, perhaps with a player packaged with the kind of winning-now experience they have. Want to
Whatever happens, it’s going to be a hot and wild summer in Houston.
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