Six consecutive operations! Management aims at the championship, and the biggest opponent in front of the Thunder will be born next season

If you want to say which team has the most intensive operation after the free market is opened, it is undoubtedly the Houston Rockets. So far, the Rockets have completed six operations, which make them a top team in the league next season, especially in the West, their strength may be second only to the Thunder. Or they are the biggest opponents in front of the Thunder. The transaction was obtained by Durant, who renewed Van Vleet for 2 years and $50 million, Jabbarri Smith Jr. for 5 years and $122 million, Steven Adams for 3 years and $39 million, and signed Finney Smith for 4 years and $53 million, and signed Clint Capela for 3 years and $21.5 million. These six operations have made the Rockets' overall rotation lineup very strong, with rich reserves in all positions. Of course the most important thing is that they got Durant, which has solved the biggest problem for the Rockets next season.

This year, the Rockets have shown very strong combat power. But they have a fatal weakness, which is that they have no good ending point until the critical moment. Both VanVleet and Jaylen Green lack the stability on the offensive end and are not a good ending point. Or there is no player who can win with one blow when the Rockets hits a critical moment. Therefore, Durant's arrival is particularly critical. Durant is a timely solution to the Rockets' weaknesses. After Durant joined the Rockets, he could be said to have provided insurance for the Rockets, so they don’t have to be afraid that no one will score at critical moments. Then the Rockets can play their defensive advantages and use defense as the basic set to make the team stronger. The reason why the Rockets achieved a very impressive record in the regular season this year is ultimately because they have excellent defensive quality. Many fans may be worried that Dillon Brooks will have an impact on the team's defense after leaving the team, but the Rockets' next move made many fans feel relieved, that is, they got Finney Smith, a very outstanding 3D player in the league. This will prevent the Rockets from declining overall defensive quality, but will have stronger defensive capabilities on the front line.

So the Thunder should be careful next season. The Rockets will become the biggest opponent in front of the Thunder. The Thunder is currently on the passive side, because the teams who win the championship will basically not strengthen, and they will do their best to retain the lineup. Teams that are rushing upward often study the champion team, so it is very difficult for the Thunder to complete two consecutive championships.