While we are preoccupied with the NBA regular season, we must also keep an eye on the NBA's trading market. Just yesterday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets away to claim their first road win of the season. Shen Jing, the team's interior stalwarts, once again scored 17 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block, becoming the hero of the victory.
It is undeniable that Shin Kyung has become the No. 1 star of the Rockets, contributing an average of 20 per game8 points 91 rebound 57 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, shooting a whopping 542%。However, there are certain problems with the Rockets' interior depth, Trump is often injured, and Jeff Green is not young, and it is obviously difficult for Shen Jing alone to support the team's breakthrough in the playoffs.
Therefore, the Rockets urgently need to strengthen their interior strength in order to expect a better performance. According to the United States**, Rockets general manager Stone has planned to find a suitable replacement for the team and has proposed a 3-for-1 trade to the Toronto Raptors** to help the Rockets better impact the playoffs.
While the Rockets will have to sacrifice two big-name players and a first-round pick, Poeltl is one of the top players in the league on the inside. As a typical center, Poeltl has top-notch defensive ability and can effectively protect the Rockets' rebounds.
Poeltl averaged 10 per game8 points 84 rebounds and 22 assists, 1 steal, 11 block, shooting a whopping 733%。He was able to form a twin tower with Shen Jing to make full use of Shen Jing's excellent joint combat ability, while Poeltl was able to make full use of his ability to score under the basket. Poeltl's area of expertise is interior defense.
With his excellent height and reach, he has excellent rebounding ability and can help improve the Rockets' rebounding abilityIn addition, he has top-notch blocking skills and is able to protect the team's rebounding defense. In addition, Poeltl has a very tough personality, both offensively and defensively, he is very tough, which is a perfect fit for the Rockets' style of play.
So, for the Rockets, this deal is well worth it. Poeltl is an offensive and defensive interior player whose ability is a perfect fit for Rockets coach Udoka. If he can successfully join, it will greatly improve the team's strength in the interior attack and defense, and reduce the pressure on the team.
While the deal is still pending and remains to be seen, it can be expected that Poeltl's arrival will inject a strong boost into the Rockets and contribute to the team's victory!