The Rockets traded Durant, can they compete for the championship?

The day when the former boss Thunder won the championship, Durant's transaction finally settled.

The Rockets sent out Wind and Snow + Dillon + 2025 No. 10 + 5 round picks to exchange Durant from the Suns. Why is

KD so much cheaper than Bain?

In Bain's previous article, it is said that magic is thirsty and Bain perfectly meets the needs, and it is difficult to not be high. In contrast, Durant, the Suns are anxious to take action + expiration contract + 36 years old, so the buyers naturally grasp it steadily. If the Rockets can win KD with such chips, it means that the Heat, Spurs and other teams are not even willing to play. Did the

Rockets made money?

No doubt. This is Durant, even at the age of 36, still has the top skills in the league. Think about it, when Fengxue, Van Jordan, Amen and others shot birds in a critical moment but were difficult to score a goal this year, would it be much better if there was Durant?

Moreover, the Rockets did not lose much combat power because of this. Fengxue has been in 4 years. As a result, in 7 games in the playoffs this year, scoring only 12 points in 6 games and shooting percentage is less than 40%. Dillon is also difficult to say that he is efficient on the offensive end, mainly stronger than defense, while the Rockets' defensive resources are overflowing; as for the No. 10 draw, the 6 princes are still there, and it is difficult for a 10th prince to starve to death. Can the Rockets compete for the championship?

I think it's still a little bit, at least two shortcomings.

First, the Rockets are currently rich in frontcourt resources, including Aquaman + Shin Kyung + Smith Jr. + Durant + Ethan (not counting Landal and Old Green yet). They can be big or small, inside or outside, but the backcourt is slightly weak. After losing Fengxue and Dillon at the same time, the starting number two and three positions were vacant, and Amen currently cannot play No. 2 for the time being, unless the summer projection makes great progress. So, bring Shepard or Whitmore up? Or, Shin Kyung + Smith Jordan + Durant + Amen + Van Jordan, just start with a big lineup? But there are still no pitchers on the bench.

Secondly, coach Uduka is good at coaching defense and has few offensive methods. Most of the time, he still mainly smashes and loots. The ball is mainly handed over to the core of the ball holding the ball on the court. The Rockets are currently the only guard who can hold the ball and shoot. Although Fan is diligent, his ability is indeed poor; Shin Kyung can help him with the ball at a high position, but he also needs someone to play the two-man transfer. If you cannot distribute the ball rights well and find ways to adapt to each other and improve efficiency, it will be difficult to exert the maximum power of KD.

Therefore, the Rockets can first see how many princes practiced in the summer. If they are not talented, then plan their methods. Will

KD renew its contract?

Theoretically speaking, completing such a transaction should be a supporting action (refer to Butler), but no relevant reports have been seen yet.

Personally speculation that from the Rockets' perspective, he won the second place in the Western Conference this year, but he did not pass the first round of the playoffs, so it is reasonable to get KD to make a move at a small price; however, considering the lessons of the Nets and the Suns in the past few years, it is always good to observe more. After all, even if KD is willing to cut his salary, it cannot be less than 50 million, which is a considerable pressure on the Rockets' subsequent contract renewal of young people. If the running-in in the first half of the season is good, the contract renewal will be immediately accepted; if the running-in is bad, there is also a way to stop the loss in time.

What is the sun thinking?

To be honest, I didn't understand either. There are only two purposes for trading KD: one is to reduce salary, and the other is to exchange for the future.

Let’s talk about salary first. KD’s contract next season is 53.28 million, which is about to expire; the contract has 3 years left, with a total of 105 million, and a total of 33.33 million next season; Dillon has 2 years left and 40 million left, and 21.12 million next season; plus this year’s No. 10 sign, after the selection, the annual salary is at least 6 million+, so where can this save money?

Let’s talk about the future, Dillon first excludes it. Fengxue, 23 years old, is indeed young, but the Rockets have been shattering for 4 years and have not even scratched the prize. Why, the Suns are so confident? And you have Booker in front and Bill in the back, the maximum-paid big shot with two repeated positions, Feng Xue probably has difficulty even the Rockets' ball. Could it be that there is a person who is interested in the 10th sign this year?

Of course, this transaction has only revealed a big framework at present, and the specific details need to be improved. Maybe there are some tricks behind the sun.

On the contrary, what is really worth looking forward to is the Fire War next season, which is definitely more topical, but this time KD stands on the red side.