Steady and rising, the situation is very good! Although owner Fertitta and general manager Stone have stepped up to draw the pie, Rockets fans are not optimistic about the future of this team.
Stone said the trade for Adams was in preparation for next season, and some U.S. ** also said the Rockets could make a big deal this summer.
What they mean is that my style of play is like Nikola Jokic. But it's true. At this point, I'm okay with that. I did look like a child. But, when I grew up, I didn't want to hear that.
Sengun's wish came true, and now many Rockets fans don't call him Jokic Jr. anymore, because his recent performance has been like that of Wood.
Wood also wants to be the face of the Rockets, but he really doesn't have that ability. Wood was later rejected for a big contract from Rockets management, and was later traded to the Mavericks. Later, Wood could only go to the Lakers to get a base salary.
Sengun also considers himself a cornerstone and wants to top his salary, but lately he has lost his value and Udoka has publicly stated that he lacks aggressiveness.
Many fans gave their own suggestions: the Rockets should quickly find a way to trade a star, Sengun and Green can be sent away, and the United States ** "spacecityscoop" said in the latest article that the Rockets' two major trade chips, Tate and Jalen Green, have depreciated.
Tate has found his place with the Rockets with his defense. Silas even made him a starter and named to the rookie First Team. Udoka emphasized defense, and Tate also squeezed Whitmore into the Development League at one point.
With Tate's three-point shooting declining and brainless fouls on the rise, coupled with Whitmore coming out on top and pressure from management, Udoka finally decided to move the player out of the rotation. Tate has been on the bench for two consecutive games, and the Pelicans didn't get a chance until the fourth quarter of the game was out of suspense.
SpaceCityScoop couldn't understand that the Rockets didn't send Tate away at the trade deadline. It has to be said that Stone's refusal to go 3 for 1 was a failure.
Ahead of the trade deadline, Hoopshype's Michael Scotto revealed that Tate has attracted interest from several playoff-caliber teams. Houston reporter Kelly Eco also mentioned that the Mavericks are willing to send two second-round picks plus a tie-and-match contract to get Tate, but the Rockets want at least three second-round picks. Eventually, the Mavericks made a trade with the other teams, and Tate stayed with the Rockets.
Tate's contract expires next summer, and the deadline for this season is when he has the highest trade value. The Rockets want to train young players, just send away the Teteng position and earn draft picks, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone. However, Stone refused, and this summer there may not be any team willing to send two second-round picks to a water cooler player with only one year left on his contract.
Tate will be more comfortable playing on strong teams because there are stars to attract the pack. Tate has a contract year next season, but it's likely that he won't play again with the Rockets. Udoka gave Tate's playing time to two rookies, Amen and Whitmore. When Ethan returns next season, Tate will be welded to the bench.
Rockets management has tried to protect Jalen Green's starting position, the latter has been 4-of-15 in the last five games, 2-of-7, 3-of-14, 5-of-13 and 5-of-13.
Houston reporter Gatlin has previously said that the deadline could be the best chance to trade Jalen Green. Green's performance now confirms Gatlin's point. Some fans said that Green can only trade for a bad contract like LaVine or Poole now, and he is already negative equity.
Back then, Stone also regarded Wood and Gordon as treasures, and kept them if they didn't want to sell them, but they only got back to the end of the first round and a first-round pick swap right in the end.
The Bleachers once complained that the Rockets management would not ship at high prices, and they had to wait until the players depreciated before they remembered to make a move.