From role players to core, Rockets renew their contract with threesomes, Whitmore may become a trade chip

NBA's offseason is always turbulent, and this series of operations by the Rockets is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching points this summer. After successfully introducing Durant, a strong aid that shocked the league, the Rockets did not stop, but quickly locked in the contract renewal of three role players, Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green, laying a solid foundation for the team's stability and depth. This series of measures not only demonstrates the efficiency and vision of the Rockets management, but also makes people full of endless imagination about the Rockets next season.

Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green, these three players may not be the team's scoring champions or rebounding monsters, but their presence is crucial to the Rockets. They are like the team's lubricant, able to contribute stable defense, efficient passes and scoring at critical moments. Last season, although the data was not dazzling, every struggle on the court, every precise positioning, and every selfless pass were important factors in the Rockets' ability to achieve the second place in the Western Conference. The Rockets have undoubtedly retained the tacit understanding and tenacity of these three people, laying a solid foundation for the journey of the new season.

However, while the Rockets are busy building a new lineup, the name of the third-year wing Whitmore frequently appears in trading rumors. The young man, who was once high-profile, clearly failed to meet expectations this season. The decrease in playing time per game and the decline in data have cast a shadow on the Rockets' future. Should we continue to cultivate or use it as a bargaining chip for more urgently needed resources? The Rockets management undoubtedly faces a difficult choice. But in any case, Whitmore's departure or not will have a profound impact on the Rockets' lineup composition next season.

At the same time, the Rockets have quietly formed a remarkable starting lineup through a series of operations. Van Vreet's stability, Amen Thompson's potential, Durant's unsolvable, Jabbarry Smith's growth and Shin Kyung's all-round, this combination is enough on paper to make any opponent afraid. The second place in the Western Conference last season was just the beginning of their rise. In the new season, with the further upgrading and running-in of the lineup, the Rockets will undoubtedly become a strong contender for the championship.

Of course, the charm of a basketball game lies in its uncertainty, and the strength of the lineup does not mean everything. But at least, the Rockets have demonstrated their ambitions and determination to the entire league through this series of operations. In this offseason full of variables, the Rockets took every step firmly and powerfully, making people look forward to their future. Whitmore's destination will also become an important chapter in the Rockets' story this summer. Regardless of the result, it will be the prelude to the Rockets' new era.