Rockets draw lots for Banchero.

For the Rockets, their reconstruction work has been going on for two seasons. Compared with a team like Thunder, the reconstruction of the Rockets is undoubtedly more difficult. Wall's contract blocked the operating space of the rocket. It seems that it is necessary for the Rockets to get some future draft assets to get rid of Wall's contract, which is not in line with the operation style of the reconstruction team. Finally, a Shao Wei appeared, and the management of the Lakers suddenly understood. Failure to grab the Lakers basically means that Wall's contract will be completely destroyed by the Rockets. Keeping Wall out of the game has basically become the best way for the Rockets to deal with Wall. The Rockets made their first deal in the offseason, and the last champion was shelved. Houston decided to change blood, and the goal of the draft was basically determined.

Simply put, this deal is a deal between the lone ranger and the rocket. The Lone Rangers have reached the Western Conference finals this season, but they seem to have no resistance in front of the Warriors. Except for Dansis, there is hardly another trustworthy scoring point in the team lineup. At the same time, the players they sent were basically people with little chance of playoff. To put it bluntly, from the perspective of the lone ranger, they just changed the first round draft pick of 26 to Wood, and they just changed it. Even if the effect of Wood next season is not as good as expected, his contract is only one year. At the same time, the lone ranger also expects Wood to play a valuable role beside Dancis, so as to maximize the value of Dancis holding the ball.

The Rockets have decided to build a team with Jay Green as the core. At the same time, the high probability of their lottery signing can only be locked in power forward Banchero. Rockets have no trouble and pressure in the draft. There are only three good rookies this year, and whoever chooses the rest will be finished. The high probability is Banchero. Next season, the Rockets have basically established the internal and external nuclear combination of Green and Banchero. What they have to do now is to clear a series of obstacles for their growth. Wood has long been shelved, and in the eyes of many people, Potter Jr. may also leave. Before that, Gordon, the last meritorious defender who helped the Rockets win the championship, is likely to leave.

Gordon can still contribute 13.4 points per game this season, and his three-point shooting percentage has reached 4 1.2%. In ordinary games, Gordon won't steal too much, but in some key games, Gordon still played his due value. I believe many teams aiming to win the championship will be willing to get Gordon, and his salary next season will be19.56 million dollars. The salary in the last year is $20,965,438+00,000, but there is no guarantee. In other words, if Gordon plays well, he will be helpful to any team. If Gordon doesn't behave well, his contract will be easy to handle. In this way, the exchange of blood during the offseason is basically certain.