The Rockets still completed a seemingly reasonable deal on the day of the trade deadline - the Rockets used their 3rd center Theis to exchange for the Green Army's Schroeder, Fernando and other players, and then the Rockets cut veteran Augustine and newcomer shooter Brooks 2, so that the Rockets lineup has a certain change, although the internal strength is weakened, but the outside line, especially the No. 1 position has been greatly strengthened.
Schroeder is already an NBA star, he was the main point guard in the Eagles, and then during the Thunder, he also fought with the Rockets in the playoffs for 7 innings and finally lost, and his performance in the Lakers last season was not bad. At the Green Army this season, Schroeder also averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. After the deal is completed, the Rockets' roster is younger, especially on the inside, Fernando will be the Rockets' No. 3 center, and the 28-year-old Schroeder on the outside is far more capable than Augustine, 34.
So after the deal was completed, how did Rockets coach Silas evaluate his team's only deal? Let's take a look. Speaking of this transaction, Silas also had a lot to say, first expressing some reluctance about the departure of the three veterans Ofes, Brooks and Augustine. Silas said it was great to see Theis back in the city he was familiar with, back to the team he was familiar with, which didn't require any adaptation period.
Speaking about point guard Augustine and shooter Brooks, who were cut directly by the Rockets, Silas also said that it was a pity to be with Brooks and Augustine. In addition, Silas also talked about the Rockets' most important exchange of the season - point guard Dennis Schroeder. Silas said he felt Schroeder was a very good player and that he had proven himself in the game, and that Schroeder was an experienced player.
In other words, Schroeder can bring more things to the Rockets, such as his rich game experience and his first-class instant combat ability. What the Rockets need most now is to indirectly get some victories in the rotten period, plus the Rockets' recent loss to the Raptors, this team has swallowed 4 consecutive losses, and the rotten team also needs some wins, with Schroeder, it is naturally easier for the Rockets to get more wins.
As for experience, the 28-year-old Schroeder can't be called a "veteran," but his years of NBA experience and performance in the playoffs have made him the most senior player in the Rockets' backcourt after Gordon. The Rockets' starting lineup won't change much, and Schroeder is expected to help the Rockets in the 2nd Lineup, especially the new outside combination of Schroder + Christopher, which may provide the Rockets with much-needed outside firepower.
On the whole, the Rockets can get rid of Tess's 4-year long contract, but also get instant combat power and two expired contracts, and this humble deal seems to be a good deal.