The Rockets are targeting Cameron Johnson. Is it a loss or a profit if the 3-for-2 plan?

In the NBA, a basketball world full of variables, every move of the Houston Rockets touches the hearts of fans. Recently, New York Times reporter Brian Lewis revealed that the Nets intend to send Cameron Johnson away before the draft, and the price is not high, so they can just add a lottery for this year's contract to match the contract. The Rockets, who have always been eager to improve their combat power, acted quickly, and a 3-for-2 trading plan that is generally optimistic in the industry has surfaced, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of fans and media for discussion.

Specifically, the Rockets sent out the "White Devils" Whitmore, Jock Landale and the No. 10 picks in the first round of 2025, and exchanged the Nets for the No. 26 picks in the first round of 2025. Judging from the current status and demand of the Rockets, this deal is very attractive. This season, the Rockets ranked second in the Western Conference in the regular season, but unfortunately lost after seven games with the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs, revealing their lineup shortcomings. On the offensive end, the Rockets are not short of breakthrough players with great athletic talents like Jaylen Green and Amen Thompson, but the firepower support outside the three-point line has always been not stable enough. Johnson averaged 2.8 three-pointers per game last season, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 39%, making him the top three-point shooter in the league. Once he joins, he can open up the offensive space for the Rockets and create more opportunities for the breakthrough hands. In the anxious moments of the game, he can also break the deadlock with accurate three-pointers. At the defensive level, Johnson can also bring qualitative improvements to the Rockets. He has outstanding defensive awareness, fast lateral movement speed, and can defend multiple positions. He can effectively limit whether it is a small player on the outside or a forward player on the wing. In the Rockets' defensive system, he can share the defensive pressure of his teammates, especially when facing strong teams in the playoffs, his defensive ability will become an important reliance for the Rockets.

Look at the chips sent by the Rockets. Landale performed poorly this season. His premium contract occupies the team's salary space, but he failed to give the team enough help on the court. Although the "White Devil" Whitmore has good talent, the Rockets have rich talent reserves, and he has limited opportunities to play, making it difficult to fully realize his talent; the 10th pick in the first round of 2025 For the Rockets who are eager to compete for the championship, the rookie training cycle is long, so it is not as good as players who are ready to fight for the team immediately. Using these chips to exchange for Johnson's right-to-fight power can not only clear up the salary space, but also enhance the team's strength, which seems very cost-effective.

However, there are many uncertainties in this transaction. From the Nets' perspective, they asked for a lottery draw to accumulate talent for reconstruction. The "White Devil" and the No. 10 draw meet the needs, and the premium contract of Colandare may make them hesitate. After all, the Nets are also planning their future salary structure and are not willing to take on low-cost-performance contracts.

Within the Rockets, coach Uduka's employment preference also affects the direction of this deal. Uduka attaches great importance to players' defensive attitudes, and Cameron Johnson sometimes has a defensive attitude that is not positive enough, which may not meet Uduka's requirements. Even though Johnson has excellent defensive statistics and abilities, attitude issues may be a barrier for Uduka to accept him. If Uduka does not agree with this deal, even if the management feels that Johnson can improve the team's strength, the deal will be difficult to advance.

The Rockets and the Nets' 3-for-2 trading plan for Cameron Johnson is full of opportunities and challenges. If the deal is reached, the Rockets' lineup will be greatly upgraded and their competitiveness will increase significantly in the new season; if it fails to succeed, the Rockets will have to continue to look for other opportunities to strengthen. The fans are full of expectations and hope that the Rockets will make the most favorable decision this offseason and sprint towards the championship with all their might.

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