According to Rockets reporter Kelly Iko, the Rockets have converted Aaron Holiday and Boban's contracts to full security this season, meaning that Holoday and Boban will remain with the team.
Aaron Holiday signed a $2.35 million contract with the Rockets in the offseason, and Holiday is averaging 10 minutes per game this season and scoring 7 points9 rebounds 18 assists and a 42 percent three-point shooting percentage6. Holiday is the Rockets' main backup guard.
Boban is not in the team's rotation, but Boban has a high level of leadership in the locker room and he has an irreplaceable role.
According to American media FW reports, the Jazz are interested in trading for Rockets forward Whitmore, and submitted a ** plan to the Rockets, the Jazz sent Olynyk, Kessler, Tucker Jr., and Whitmore, Landale, Oladipo and a 2024 Nets first-round pick from the Rockets.
Olynyk and Kessler can elevate the Rockets' interior and provide basket protection, while Tucker Jr. can bring tough breakaway ability to the bench, and the deal gives the Rockets a boost.
However, the Rockets also need to pay for a potential rookie like Whitmore and the Nets' first-round pick, according to American media estimates, the Nets' first-round pick this year may be a top-10 pick.