Coach Rockets Uduka: If this is the case with the Rockets roster next season, I promise to win the championship!
One, point guard: James Harden (4-year 210 million signing)
The 76ers regret stopping in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Harden, who became a free agent in the offseason, is likely not to stay, the Rockets want to give up Porter Jr., pursue 34-year-old Harden with 4 years and 210 million, 1 regular season MVP, 3 scoring kings, 2 assists king, Harden is worth a 4-year 210 million maximum salary contract.
In the regular season this season, Harden averaged 36.8 minutes, 20.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 10.6 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting 43.8% from the field, 38.2% from three-point range and 86.6% from the free-throw line. Entering the playoffs, Harden averaged 38.6 minutes per game, 20.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.8 steals, shooting 39.3% from the field, 37.8% from three-point range and 87.3% from the free throw line.
After returning to the Rockets, Harden can not only help the team return to the playoffs, but even hope to win a championship.
Second, quarterback: Jaylen Green
The young Jaylen Green is bound to explode next season, because he will have to negotiate a contract extension with the team next offseason.
In the regular season this season, Jaylen Green averaged 34.2 minutes, 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 41.5% from the field, 33.5% from three-point range and 78.5% from the free-throw line.
Third, small forward: Jaylen Brown (4 years 210 million signing)
This offseason, it is difficult for Jaylen Brown to reach a maximum salary extension with the Celtics, and considering Uduka's good personal relationship with Jaylen Brown, the Rockets can pursue Jaylen Brown with a four-year, $210 million contract.
In the regular season this season, Jaylen Brown averaged 36.0 minutes, 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 49.3% from the field, 33.5% from three-point range and 76.5% from the free-throw line.
So far in the playoffs, Jaylen Brown has averaged 37.3 minutes, 22.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 50.6% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range and 68.1% from the free-throw line.
Four, power forward: PJ Tucker (traded in exchange)
If Harden leaves the 76ers, is Tucker still necessary to stay there? A defensive titan like Tucker should join a team with the strength to compete for a championship, and as long as the Rockets sign Harden and get Tucker through a trade, it is also conducive to the championship.
During the regular season this season, Tucker averaged 25.6 minutes, 3.6 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 42.4 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from three-point range and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line.
Entering the playoffs, Tucker averaged 26.6 minutes per game, 4.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting 37.3% from the field, 35.0% from three-point range and 66.7% from the free-throw line.
Fifth, center: Alperon Shin Kyung
Young Shen Jing, his skills are very comprehensive, a bit like the Nuggets' Jokic, next season to put him in the starting center position, is bound to make great progress, with the arrival of Harden, very much looking forward to their blocking cooperation.
In the regular season this season, Shen Jing averaged 28.9 minutes, 14.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists, shooting 55.3% from the field, 33.3% from three-point range and 71.5% from the free throw line.
Next season, if the Rockets can form the starting lineup of Harden + Green + Brown + Tucker + Shenjing, and there are talented young players such as Ethan, Washington and Knicks on the bench, let alone return to the playoffs next season, there may be a chance to compete for a championship!