The better the Rockets play, the more likely VanVleet will leave. Who would be the right person to replace him with in the middle of the season?

Recently, as the Rockets have defeated the Nets, Raptors, Celtics, Mavericks and Grizzlies to win five consecutive games, it can be said that since coach Uduka gave up the suicidal "Five Deaths" and put Okogie in the starting lineup, the Rockets have found a suitable direction on both the offensive and defensive ends. Although the Rockets still cannot reach the ideal state in the backcourt, the Rockets can still beat most teams in the league with this lineup.

Of course, the better the Rockets are playing now, it will also make the Rockets management determined to strengthen the backcourt in the middle of the season. Many people are thinking that the Rockets can exchange Shepherd, Talisin and some chips in exchange for a starting-level backcourt player in the middle of the season. However, leaving Shepherd alone, exchanging Talisin for a backcourt player is an approach of tearing down the east wall to make up for the west. Moreover, the Rockets cannot have two point guards worth more than 20 million at the same time. Therefore, trading VanVleet is a must-do for the Rockets in the middle of the season. Let alone the Rockets being ruthless, the management of any team in the league would make such a decision. If you want to say who is most suitable for the starting point guard position of the Rockets, there are only two answers, one is White of the Celtics, and the other is Jrue Holiday of the Trail Blazers. The two's three-point, defense and passing and controlling abilities can be said to be an upgraded version of VanVleet.

Today's Rockets have begun to slowly show the style of a strong team, which has also started a countdown to VanVleet's departure. Maybe we will see a new answer to the No. 1 position in the middle of the season!