US media reports: The Rockets and the 76ers plan to exchange 5 for 2 major deals! After the deal, the Rockets will strive for the championship!

The US media exposed the shocking deal between the Rockets 76ers for 5 and 2, aiming at the championship

Recently, US media revealed that the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers are planning a 5-for-2 deal that is enough to shock the league. If the deal is reached, the Rockets are expected to strive for the championship with their new lineup and reshape the league structure.

It is reported that the Rockets sent out the No. 3 picks including Ethan, Whitmore, the 2026 first round pick (Lotto protection), the 2027 second round pick and the 2028 first round pick exchange rights, and obtained the No. 3 pick of the 76ers and Quentin Grimes.

For the Rockets, this deal is very strategic. The No. 3 draw allows them to take down potential star Haber. As a highly-watched defender in this draft, Haber has excellent ball control and passing skills, and his three-point shooting is also quite stable. His arrival will inject vitality into the Rockets' backcourt and enhance the team's organizational offense and external firepower. Grimes is a high-quality 3D player. He can effectively limit opponents' scoring on the defensive end. His three-point shooting percentage is considerable on the outside. His three-point shooting percentage is as high as 38% last season. His addition can make up for the Rockets' wing defensive shortcomings and enrich offensive tactical options.

In contrast, the 76ers, the team's bargaining chips are helpful for reconstruction. Ethan and Whitmore are both young players with unlimited potential. Ethan has tough defense and excellent rebounding skills; Whitmore has explosive athletic abilities and diverse offensive methods. The two first-round picks and one second-round pick also give the 76ers more room for operation in future drafts, replenishing fresh blood for the team. The Rockets showed some competitiveness last season under the growth of young players, just one step away from the playoffs. Through this deal, the Rockets' strength has been greatly improved and the starting lineup has been optimized. Harber, Grimes and Jaylen Green, Shin Kyung, Amen Thompson and others can form a powerful lineup that combines internal and external affairs and has both offense and defense. It is no longer an out-of-reach dream to strive for the championship.

76ers entered the reconstruction period after the transaction, with young players as the core, selecting suitable players with draft picks, gradually building a new team framework, and building momentum for future rise.

However, the transaction has not been finalized yet and there are still variables. The two teams also need to conduct in-depth negotiations on specific details, including player contracts, draft pick protection clauses, etc. But in any case, once this deal is reached, it will have a profound impact on the league structure. The Rockets are expected to become a strong contender for the championship, and the 76ers will also start a new chapter of reconstruction. Fans will wait and see and look forward to witnessing the new changes this deal brings to the NBA.