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Rockets aim at three superstars? Expert analysis: If you make a trade, Jaylen Green will definitely be the first round signing

3:45pm, 29 May 2025【Basketball】

Rockets' Jaylen Green performed poorly in the playoffs, so he was also believed by many experts, media and fans to become the bargaining chip for the Rockets' trading superstar. Although the Rockets management repeatedly hinted that this summer, the continuity and integrity of the lineup will be retained, which means that those large-scale deals chasing superstars will not be made, if there are superstars, the Rockets will definitely chase them with all their might. After all, the Rockets' loss this season's playoffs is too impressive.

The Rockets are not losing in the inside, nor in the intensity of defense and confrontation. After all, no superstar ends the game at a critical moment, which is the biggest problem facing the Rockets. Young players like the Rockets can indeed grow quickly, but it is unlikely that they will grow into superstars with top scoring abilities. After all, Amen Thompson is better at defense and tandem, while Shin Kyung is good at scoring at low posts. He is not the kind of super scorer.

As for Jaylen Green, although he occasionally scored 30 points or even 40 points in the regular season, Jaylen Green's mentality became chaotic when he encountered double-teams and prevented them in the playoffs. After all, he failed to play key balls, which is the biggest problem for the Rockets.

If Jaylen Green can be used to pair other players and first-round draft picks to get a superstar, the Rockets' biggest weakness will be solved at least next season. With the Rockets' super first-class defense and confrontational ability and the size of the players, the Rockets can become a strong contender for the championship. The Rockets may be only one superstar away from the championship.

NBA expert Taylor Luke posted a message about the Rockets' goals this summer. In the opinion of this expert, the Rockets will target three superstars in pursuit this summer. I believe everyone has already understood that the three players the Rockets value are Durant, Antetokounmpo and Booker - the core of the two Suns and the core of the Bucks. According to statistics, these three superstars were able to score 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists on average last season. In terms of data alone, these three players have the potential to become the first core of the Rockets.

Antesco is the most mentioned player in the deal, and the Rockets may give extremely high quotations because the Rockets really need a 30-year-old superstar like Antesco. The Rockets can provide the Bucks with young players and draft picks, and even players who already have a certain reputation. The Suns are another target of the Rockets, because they have the right to swap multiple first-round picks and first-round picks in the future. Therefore, if the Suns want to regain their picks, they will inevitably give one of Booker and Durant to the Rockets.

This expert believes that the Rockets are ready to accept superstars, and any of these three players is an excellent choice for the Rockets. If Booker can join the Rockets, then Shin Kyung will cooperate with him to perfection. Booker can be responsible for organizing in the backcourt, and Antetokounmpo and Durant will also attract a lot of attention, and they can lead young players to develop rapidly.

The expert believes that any of the superstar-chasing trades could allow the Rockets to send Jaylen Green and other players, as well as a mixed bargaining chip for first-round draft picks. The Bucks and Suns are currently in a stagnant state. They need to trade their superstars to break the deadlock and start rebuilding, and the Rockets are the best trading targets.

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