On December 15, Beijing time, U.S. media reported that the Rockets management had put Landale, Oladipo and Bullock on the trade list. This season, the Rockets have a 12-9 record, temporarily ranking 7th in the West. In the last 2 games, Ethan has averaged 21 per game5 points and 14 rebounds became the key factors for the Rockets to maintain their winning streak. During his four-game winning streak, Smith averaged 12 per game5 rebounds and 45 three-point shooting5%。In addition, Shin Kyung averaged 20 points per game this season and 91 rebound and 55 times, plus 1 grab and 1 block.
It has to be said that Shin Kyung, Smith and Eason met the Rockets' draft expectations for them. Amen Thompson and Whitmore didn't get a chance to play, and they're still in their rookie season, so there's still a long way to look at them. The fly in the ointment is Jalen Green, who is averaging just 18 points per game this season5 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 409% and 32 percent from three-point range3%, 2 turnovers4 times. So far, Jalen Green has not met Udoka's expectations in terms of scoring, organization, defense, etc.
For Udoka, in addition to Jalen Green, there are veterans Van Vleet, Brooks, Aaron Holiday in the backcourt, and rookies Amen Thompson and Whitmore. Whether it's immediate power or future potential, Jalen Green is not Udoka's only option. Jalen Green's shooting percentage has regressed every season since his rookie season. It has to be said that even if the Rockets now get an All-Star-level guard from the trade market through a trade, they can quickly improve the team, and the Rockets not only have a chance to make the playoffs, but also have a chance to win the next series.