Is there a deal? US Ji revealed that the Rockets postponed Landale contract guarantee day and is expected to complete the transaction as a bargaining chip

On June 29, 2025, the NBA season has ended, and all teams are looking for deals to prepare for next season. The Rockets previously obtained Durant through a trade, which also made the team a favorite team for the championship next season.

There was previously news that the Rockets would lay off the team's inside player Landale, but recently, according to The Athletic reporter Fred Katz, the source revealed that the Rockets reached an agreement with Landale to postpone the guarantee date of its contract to July 7. This means that the Rockets may trade in recent days, using Landale's contract as a bargaining chip to get some excellent players.

Last season, Langdale played 42 regular season games for the Rockets, averaging 11.9 minutes per game, and was able to score 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. After introducing Durant in the offseason, the inside position was already very crowded, with Shin Kyung and Adams at the center position. Durant can also play the role of protecting the frame in the small lineup, so Langdale has completely lost his position in the Rockets.

At present, Langdale's salary in the 25-26 season was an insured $8 million. If such a contract can be used to get an outside pitcher that the Rockets are currently missing, then the team's lineup will be more complete in the new season and there will be a better chance to compete for the championship!