Smith s continued outburst will reduce the contract value of Amen and Ethan

In the first four games, Smith Jr. continued to break out, which was a big improvement compared to last season. In this way, Stone can reduce the contract renewal amount of Amen Thompson and Ethan.

Smith Jr. renewed his contract this summer with a five-year contract worth US$122 million. Since the start of the season, he has averaged 15.8 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. All statistics are better than Amen Thompson and Ethan.

Eason rejected the contract extension offered by the Rockets during the offseason. According to sources, the contract was smaller than Smith Jr., and Eason was probably not satisfied. In the first 4 games of this season, he averaged 10.8 points, 5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.75 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Amen Thompson will not renew his contract until next year. So far this season, he has averaged 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1 steal and 0.25 blocks per game.

From the above data, it can be found that Smith Jr. performed the best among the three and has completed his contract extension. It is unrealistic for Amen Thompson and Ethan to extend his contract beyond his contract.

If Stone can renew Amen Thompson and Ethan Eason respectively for 5 years and 110 million US dollars, the Rockets' salary structure will be more reasonable and make enough room for the next signing.