On January 5, Beijing time, Chris Mannix, a famous reporter of Sports Illustrated, wrote an article suggesting that the Rockets reshape the team culture, he believes that general manager Stone should cut Porter and trade Wood, so that the young people worth cultivating in the team can get more opportunities and time
Against the Nuggets, Porter and Wood clashed with 68-year-old assistant coach Lucas in the locker room. Porter slammed something into Lucas, and Wood refused to play in the second half. Afterwards, Porter apologized, and both accepted a one-game suspension from the Rockets. Mannix believes that this matter should not be turned over, neither of them is suitable for the future of the Rockets, and should be dealt with in time.
The famous Manaroski has reported that Porter's anger management problems are well documented, and similar incidents have occurred before when he was playing for the Cavaliers. Potter was in the locker room and littered with food due to a change in the locker room. Now, he has a similar situation. Although Wood has performed well after signing with the Rockets, his fighting spirit and effort have been questioned by the coaching staff.
Mannix said it's one thing to argue with the coach, but it's another to leave the arena and give up the game, and the views of other Rockets players will change.
The Rockets need to solve this problem, and Stone needs to solve this problem. Porter qualified for a contract extension at the end of the season, and Wood's contract was a year away. Mannix believes the Rockets shouldn't leave those two players behind. "Cut Potter, give him up, any way you can. Eat up the $1.8 million he has left this season and $3.2 million next season and move on. Trade Wood, call teams like Charlotte or Portland that desperately need a frontcourt..."
Mannix pointed out that the Rockets should reshape the team culture, sending these two players, focusing on the development of Green, Shinkin and Tate, who he believes is the future of the Rockets. So far this season, Green has averaged 15.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, Shin Kyung has averaged 9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, and Tate has averaged 12.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.