Win-win deal! Rockets and Bulls plan to trade 3 for 2! All-round defender assists the Rockets to form a championship lineup

Big Up! The Rockets Bulls' 3-for-2 trading plan, Tari Ethan becomes the key bargaining chip

Recently, the NBA trading market has once again received major news. The Houston Rockets and the Chicago Bulls are actively discussing a shocking deal of 3-for-2. If the deal is reached, it will have a significant impact on the lineup of the two teams and reshape the league structure.

According to reliable sources, the trading plan is: the Rockets send out Tari Ethan, Aaron Holiday and a first-round draft pick in 2029, and exchange the Bulls for Kobe White and Patrick Williams. Among them, the Rockets have their own first-round pick in 2029, and they have the right to get the first-round pick with a higher pick in the Mavericks and the Suns. The first-round pick this time is likely to be the one with relatively low value in the first-round pick related to the Mavericks and the Suns, but the specific details still need to be further finalized by both sides.

Rockets: The backcourt upgrade and forward strengthening, and the championship is fully driven by the Rockets. This is a very targeted lineup upgrade. Tari Ethan has shown extraordinary potential since being selected by the Rockets at the 17th pick in the first round in 2022. He played all the rookie season, averaging 9.3 points, 6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, and was successfully selected for the second team of the All-Rookie Team. This season, Ethan's performance has continued to improve, averaging 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of up to 48.9%. His outstanding performance on the defensive end has become an indispensable force in the Rockets' forward line. However, Ethan's current contract renewal negotiations with the Rockets are at a deadlock. His team hopes to get a four-year contract of $110 million to $120 million, while the Rockets give a four-year offer of $90 million and includes injury clauses, which greatly increases the possibility of him being traded. As a substitute guard, Aaron Holiday has limited playing time with the Rockets and has failed to fully realize his value. Although the first round picks for 2029 are valuable assets, the Rockets have relatively rich draft pick layout in 2029. The first round pick is within the affordable range, and it is expected to exchange this transaction for combat power and enhance the team's current competitiveness.

In contrast, the Bulls' Kobe White averaged 20.4 points per game this season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.2%, and a strong offensive firepower. His arrival will greatly enrich the Rockets' backcourt offensive methods. The double guns formed by Van Vleet are expected to become one of the most threatening backcourt combinations in the league. Whether it is breakthrough passes in positional offense or control of the propulsion rhythm in fast break, White is very outstanding and can inject new vitality into the Rockets' offense.

Patrick Williams is a promising forward player with excellent physical fitness and defensive abilities. During his time with the Bulls, he gradually showed his overall skills, not only able to limit the opponent's forward core on the defensive end, but also able to score for the team through empty cuts, three-pointers and other methods on the offensive end. After joining the Rockets, he will form a healthy competition with young forward players such as Jabbarri Smith Jr., further enhance the overall strength of the Rockets' forward line and add strong guarantees to the team's championship.

From the perspective of tactical system, both White and Williams can integrate well into the team basketball concept emphasized by Rockets coach Uduka. White's passing vision and offensive creativity can make the Rockets' offense smoother; Williams' defensive ability and off-ball run can contribute to the team on the defensive and offensive end. After this deal is completed, the Rockets' lineup depth and strength will be significantly improved, and they will launch a strong impact on the championship in the new season.

Bulls: Reconstruction accelerates, hoarding assets and cultivating newcomers

For the Bulls, this deal is an important step in their reconstruction path. Although Kobe White and Patrick Williams have certain strength, they are not indispensable core players in the Bulls' future plans. The arrival of Tari Ethan will bring valuable game experience and tough game attitude to young Bulls players. His defensive focus and desire to win games can infect every young player on the team and help them better adapt to the high-intensity NBA games. Aaron Holiday can provide the Bulls with stable backcourt support on the bench and enrich the team's rotation lineup.

In addition, the first round pick pick in 2029 is unknown, but the first round pick itself is extremely valuable and is an extremely important asset for the Bulls in the reconstruction period. They can use this draft pick to select potential rookies and further enrich the team's talent pool. Through this deal, while the Bulls have obtained instant combat players and draft picks, they have also made more room for the growth of young players in the team and accelerated the team's reconstruction process.

At present, the transaction is still in the negotiation stage, and the two parties are still in the final discussion and game about the details of the transaction. But overall, the deal is a win-win move for the Rockets and the Bulls. For the Rockets, the joining of Kobe White and Patrick Williams has allowed them to improve their lineup strength in all aspects and have more confidence in competing for the championship. The Bulls, on the other hand, have obtained the players and draft picks needed to rebuild through trades, taking a solid step towards the reconstruction goal.