Whether to trade stars depends on the Rockets record? It s not too late to wait for more than half a season! Stone waits for the change

According to the latest news, the Rockets intend to use Shen Jing as the core chip in exchange for the Bucks' superstar Antetokounmpo. However, the Bucks did not buy it and politely declined the Rockets' proposal. According to relevant reports, the Rockets' Jaylen Green and Jabbarry Smith Jr. are the Bucks' favorite targets. After all, Shin Kyung's defensive ability is insufficient, and from the current point of view, his upper limit is relatively limited. In the playoffs, his inside line has a low success rate of one-on-one singles, poor scoring efficiency, and more mistakes. Furthermore, at the age of 23, he has relatively limited room for future growth.

But Jaylen Green and Jabbarry Smith Jr. are very different. As a space power forward, Jabbarry Smith Jr. has excellent defensive ability and can effectively open up space. At the age of 22, he has great growth potential in the future. Jaylen Green is first-class in talent and even entered the league as a second-tier pick. This season's playoffs, he was not in the best condition due to being double-teamed by the Warriors. In the regular season, both Jabarry Smith and Jaylen Green can perform at a star level.

In addition to these two players, the Bucks are likely to ask for other substitutes, such as Shepard, Whitmore, and even Ethan. In addition, multiple first-round draft picks also need to be packaged and included in the transaction. Therefore, getting Antetokounmpo can indeed quickly improve the Rockets' strength, but Antetokounmpo's trading chips are too high, and sending away most of the teams to get him is really not worth the loss. In contrast, introducing 36-year-old veteran superstar Kevin Durant seems to be a more reasonable choice. On the one hand, Durant's style of play is more suitable for the Rockets, and the Suns will not speak loudly to the Rockets Lions like the Bucks. After all, Durant is 36 years old and is a bit older, but his playing style is still suitable for the Rockets' tactical system. In addition, Durant had a cooperation experience with Rockets coach Uduka during his time at the Nets. The two sides were familiar with each other and they might have a more tacit understanding when they cooperated.

So, is it feasible to get Durant in the transaction? In fact, this depends on the situation. Some experts have analyzed that the Rockets should not blindly seek trades, but should retain their existing lineup to deal with next season's games. If the Rockets have a good record in the first half of next season, no matter which superstar they face, the Rockets don’t need to rush to chase them. After all, this season, the Rockets have successfully climbed to the second highest position in the West by relying on this lineup that combines new and old. Next season, if the Rockets' record is stable enough and can still rank among the top in the Western Conference rankings before the trading deadline, there is no need to chase Durant or Antetokounmpo.

But if the Rockets have a poor record in the first half of next season, they need to make changes before the trade deadline. Just like the Warriors this season, they performed poorly in the first half of the season, and then quickly traded for Jimmy Butler. The team's record improved rapidly. The Rockets may also follow the example of the Warriors. It will not be too late to wait for half a season next season before making a deal. First observe the first half of next season, and then decide whether to chase a superstar.

Anyway, the Rockets still have enough chips in their hands by then. Given that they have achieved second place in the Western Conference this season, the Rockets' record should not be too bad next season. General Manager Stone can completely wait and see the actual performance of the Rockets in the first half of next season, and then decide whether to chase a superstar like Durant before the trading deadline.