On January 13, Beijing time, the Houston Rockets' opponent today is the Spurs. It is worth noting that archer Armony Brooks, who was suspended in the previous game because of the re-triggering of the health and safety agreement, finally ushered in his comeback battle. While Brooks isn't a rocket player, his role on the bench is still important. Three-point shooting is fundamental to Brooks' foothold in the Rockets, and since last season, Brooks has been one of the Rockets' most consistent outside shooters.
Even in the eyes of many Rockets players this season, Brooks is the Rockets' most capable three-pointer. Brooks' comeback has helped the Rockets in their roster depth, but better news is yet to come. Rockets coach Silas revealed that rookie center Shin Kyung, who has been out for nearly two weeks, is expected to make a comeback in the next away game against the Kings. The No. 15 Rockets will play the Kings on the road, and this game is also Shin Kyung's "comeback battle".
Without Shen Jing, the Rockets' interior line alone could not be sustained by Wood, and even after Shen Jing's absence, the Rockets only won one game. Due to The lack of Shin Kyung, the Rockets' offensive and defensive capabilities on the inside have been weakened, and now Silas urgently needs Shin Kyung to play. In 35 games this season, Shen Jing averaged 9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 18.4 minutes per game, shooting 50% from the field.
In addition to Brooks' comeback and Shin Kyung's upcoming comeback, another piece of good news is that the Rockets' two veterans, both inside and outside, have received some attention in the trading market. According to NBA reporter Mike Scott, there are some playoff-level teams that are currently watching Rockets guard/forward Eric Gordon, as well as Rockets interior center Daniel Theis! We know that Gordon has always been the rocket's most likely player to be traded, and center Theis is also one of the rockets' tradeable chips.
Gordon has averaged about 14 points per game this season, his three-point shooting rate has remained in the league's top 10 levels, and his annual salary of more than $16 million also shows a super high cost performance. If championship-level teams can get Gordon's help, they will be one step closer to the championship. Looking at Theis side, although Theis was hidden by the Rockets from time to time and could not play, in the limited playing time, Theth still showed the value of an NBA defensive center, especially in the previous game against the 76ers, Theis's defense of Embiid was not bad, and even received praise from Rockets coach Silas.
Theis is also paid around $10 million a year, and he averages 8.7 points and 5 rebounds per game. Don't look at the limited role of Theis in the Rockets, but to go to a suitable team, Theis's role and ability can not be underestimated. Rich experience, first-class strength and super cost performance are also the reasons why Gordon and Theis are concerned.
In addition to the 3 pieces of good news, the Rockets have another worrying news. Jaylen Green as the eye show, his performance and attention this season, far less than Mobley, Cunningham and other new stars, in the latest NBA rookie rankings, Green from the previous 6th place, to the current 7th place. Compared to rookies such as Mobley, Cunningham, and Wagner Jr., who have plenty of playing time and possession, it is clear that Jaylen Green's position on the Rockets is worrying, and if Silas can no longer give Green more ball rights and playing time, it will be a waste of Green's first-class basketball talent.