On February 14, Beijing time, earlier today, there was also news that the "1 for 3" transaction between the Rockets and the Green Army has not yet been completed, because the 3 players of the Green Army are all expired contracts, so the Rockets need certain procedures in order to process these contracts, which took a part of the time. In fact, looking at other teams, the new players they brought in are basically in the game, only the Rockets' trade is one step slower.
However, the news that followed was encouraging, according to Rockets reporter Jonathan Fagan, the Rockets' deal with the Green Army has officially been completed. That said, 28-year-old point guard Dennis Schroeder and 23-year-old Angolan center Bruno Fernando have officially become members of the Houston Rockets. Schroeder will wear the Rockets' No. 17 jersey, while Fernando will wear the No. 20 jersey.
Regardless of whether the two will stay with the Rockets after the end of the season to renew their contracts, at least in the next 27 games, both have become part of the Rockets. The trade deadline is the 11th, today is the 14th, the Rockets waited for 3 days, and finally got the two tough players Schroder and Fernando, it seems that everyone's expectations have not been in vain.
Fagan further reported that Schroeder and Fernando have now come to the team to report, and with the Rockets players rushed to the Jazz's city - Salt Lake City, the United States, tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., the Rockets will play a regular season game with the Jazz on the road.
According to reporter Fagan, tomorrow's Rockets game, Schroeder and Fernando 2, "very likely" will usher in their new career debut for the Houston Rockets. If that's the case, then Schroeder is expected to get more playing time, but because Fernando's personal ability is limited, and the rockets' two major centers, Wood and Shin Kyung, are in good shape, Fernando is eligible to play for the Rockets, but his chances of playing in regular time are not very likely.
But Rockets fans can expect the 28-year-old Schroeder to play in this game. The scene of Schroeder working with Porter Jr., Green, Christopher, Gordon and other players seems to be very much looking forward to it. Although Schroeder alone cannot change the pattern of the Rockets' weakness, his arrival can also bring more vitality and offensive ability to the Rockets' bench.
In addition, in this game with the Jazz, Rockets veteran Gordon may play again in a 3-game suspension, although he is still injured, but the injury is not serious. If you're lucky, Gordon, who always plays well every time he plays the Jazz, has a chance to show his skills in the new Rockets after the trade.