Rockets are going to be sold off? The 28-year-old shooter was put on the shelf. Level 2 chips
In the NBA transfer market, a person's future is determined by many factors, and there are times when his individual performance is not entirely related. According to Michael Scotto of the Daily Mail, 28-year-old Houston Rockets small forward Tate has been on the radar of numerous clubs. However, the Rockets don't look like they're going to let the backup power forward go for it, and they're just going to trade for the pick at the end of the first round or the pick in the second round.
For Tate, his career with the Rockets may be over. Tate is the oldest of the Rockets, having played for the Rockets for four years, having played alongside Harden, Tucker, Wood, Wall, Porter, Christopher and others, witnessing the rise and fall of the Rockets, and now, it looks like Tate will say goodbye to Houston. With Amen Thompson, Whitmore, and Ethan back, Tate gets more playing time. If that's the case, the Rockets look happy to trade him for a future draft pick.
And for the Rockets, trading Tate is also a long-term consideration. Since these youngsters are all developing rapidly, the Rockets should give them more playing time to improve themselves. With Tate traded, the Rockets will continue to maintain their young roster and give the likes of Whitmore and Ethan more room to perform.
Obviously, the Rockets are very cautious in their valuation of TEDA. They want to trade a player at the end of the first round or some players from the second round, which Stone is willing to do. For the Rockets, this kind of trade is very powerful, and Tate is a very experienced veteran who plays better. However, the final outcome of this deal will depend on the bids of other clubs and the Rockets' considerations.
For Tate, moving to another club meant a fresh start. He was given a chance to re-present himself in a new place and continue to play his worth in the NBA. For the Rockets, Tate's departure is also an improvement, and they will continue to give the youngsters more workouts to lay a good foundation for their future.
Of course, that's also a good thing, as Tate was fired and the Rockets could use it in exchange for their draft pick. Anyway, Tate doesn't have a position in the Rockets now, but Tate stays and there is nothing to lose for the Rockets, because Tate's contract is not heavy, and it's another one"Jack-of-all-trades"There is a shortage of people in this position, and he can add some extra income to the team. So, before the trade comes to an end, let's wait and see what Rocket Manager Stone will perform.