39 million! The veteran stayed behind the Rockets, and the four centers gathered in the inside, with too comprehensive skills

Whether the Rockets can get Kevin Durant is really difficult to judge. After all, according to reports, although the Rockets are in the first echelon in the Durant battle, they have not achieved a leading position. The Timberwolves and the Heat are the ones that Durant wants to go to, and the Timberwolves can give star-level chips like Gobert. It should be noted that the Suns will not use Durant's will as the trading target. That is to say, although Durant may tend to join the Rockets, the Suns will definitely maximize the trading value of Durant, and the team that can provide the most bargaining chips is the trading target of the Suns. The Rockets are not in a hurry. Whether you can get Durant or not, this team is a top-notch team in the league. This season, the Rockets ranked second in the Western Conference regular season, which is inseparable from Uduka's contribution to leading the team. The Rockets' record has increased significantly for two consecutive seasons. Even if Durant is not introduced next season, the Rockets are expected to go further in the playoffs. It is worth mentioning that the Rockets have experienced a playoffs. Although they were eliminated in the first round, young players have accumulated a lot of experience from it.

More importantly, the Rockets have recently used a three-year, 39 million contract to successfully keep 31-year center Adams in Houston, which is a great benefit to the Rockets. As a result, the Rockets will have four centers next season: in addition to Adams, who just renewed his contract, there are also star center Shin Kyung, Langdale, who can shoot and defend, and 21-year-old Jabarri Smith, who is a versatile player who can switch between power forward and center positions.

The Rockets finally defeated a number of strong teams, including the Lakers, in the Adams battle, allowing Adams to stay in Houston with a three-year contract, which is a great help to the Rockets' inside.

The Rockets' inside line will be very strong next season: there are both low-post scorers and passers experts like Shin Kyung, and top defenders like Adams, whose rebounds, blocks, pick-and-rolls and screening abilities are all at the top of the league. In addition, Rockets' Smith Jr. and Langdale are also all-around offense and defense inside players.

Smith Jr. has a three-point shooting percentage this season, and is good at outside shooting and inside defense; Langdale is an underrated center. At the age of 29, he currently has an annual salary of only 8 million yuan, and the Rockets are likely to cut it next season. Langdale not only can complete CNY, but his three-point shooting percentage has reached 42.3% this season, and his defensive ability has also been seriously underestimated.

Four centers are in charge, and the Rockets' low-post scoring, under the basket defense and mid- and long-distance shooting are all close to the top level. Even if Durant is difficult to join, the Rockets will still have the strength to defeat any opponent with their strong inside advantage next season. Of course, the Rockets also need outside players such as Jaylen Green, Van Vriter, Shepard to stand up and score in the playoffs - after all, it is difficult for the Rockets to go further in the playoffs and only rely on the offense and defense of inside players. Only teams that advance in the inside and outside can win the game in the playoffs.