The rocket officially announced that three people were signed in a row! Uduka is not interested in coaching Harden: Van Jordan can score but not monopolize the ball
On July 8, Beijing time, the Rockets officially announced the signing of VanVleet, Jeff Green and Randale. NBA reporter Steve Bulpett reported that the reason the Rockets gave up pursuing Harden was because new coach Uduka was not interested in coaching him. As for the reason for choosing VanVleet, it is that he can score but will not monopolize the ball like Harden.
Rockets signed VanVleet for 3 years and 130 million
The Rockets officially announced the signing of VanVleet, after it was reported that the Rockets signed him to a three-year, $130 million maximum salary contract, with the third year being a team option. Last season, VanVleet played in 69 regular-season games for the Raptors, averaging 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 39.3 percent from the field.
Rocket officials also posted a highlight of VanVleet, writing: "Let's get to work @VanVleet. VanVleet retweeted the response: "Hugh, let's get started." ”
VanVleet signed the biggest contract in draft history, was named an All-Star in 2021-22, and helped the Raptors win a championship in 2019.
In a previous interview, VanVleet revealed that he tried out 18 teams in the month before the draft and spent the whole month flying in the sky trying to get into the NBA. The day before the draft, the agent told him he might be out of the draft. He was angry at the time, but fortunately he did well in the summer league and was favored by the Raptors. Now, he has made history and become a member of the annual salary of 4000+000000000000000000000000000000000000
Rockets signed Jeff Green for 2 years and 16 million
The Rockets officially announced the signing of veteran Jeff Green. According to initial reports, Green's contract was 1 year 6 million, but salary expert Marks gave the latest news that Green finally signed a 2 year 16 million contract. The salary for the first year is $8 million, and the second year is not guaranteed.
Jeff Green, who is about to turn 37, played in 56 regular-season games for the Nuggets last season, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 boards and 1.2 assists while shooting 48.8 percent from the field; In 2019-20, he played 18 regular-season games for the Rockets, averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 boards and 1.7 assists while shooting 56.4 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three-point range.
The Rockets signed Randale for 4 years and 32 million
The Rockets also officially announced the signing of center Langdale, previously reported that he and the Rockets signed a four-year, $32 million contract, the first year fully guaranteed, the second three years unguaranteed, the last year as a team option.
He played in 69 regular-season games last season, averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1 assist while shooting 52.8 percent from the field and 6.1 points and 4 rebounds on 63 percent shooting in the playoffs.
Randale said in the interview that "the Rockets have one of the best head coaches in the league." He also said that the Rockets' young players will become more mature and no longer the same Rockets team they were last season. "We have to join the playoff race, fight for play-off spots, really grab a playoff spot, and I think that's what we want to achieve."
Because Uduka gave up on pursuing Harden
Earlier, NBA reporter Steve Bulpett wrote about the Rockets' attitude towards Harden. At one point, the Rockets were considered Harden's next stop, but the source revealed: "From the intelligence we have, Uduka doesn't want to coach him." Did the Rockets consider Harden in the beginning? Yes, but then they got Uduka, which said it would not work. ”
Rocket media RedNinetyFour expressed similar sentiments. "I thought signing Uduka was already an A+ operation. But for now, Uduka's choice to slow down first and close the door to Harden's return makes me like that fact more. It's very encouraging that this guy wants a blank slate and shapes this team in his own way, without other distractions. He wants to make his mark on this team and not be affected by Harden's return. ”
Bulpett also talked about why the Rockets chose VanVleet. According to sources, the reason the Rockets chose him is that VanVleet is a better fit for the Rockets and can also give the team the points it needs, but he will not monopolize the ball like Harden.
"People look at Harden's assists (10.7 assists per game last season, first in the league). But the numbers have a lot to do with having the ball in his hands most of the time, and in a young team, if you keep cutting in as the coach asks you to do and you barely get the ball, you stop doing it. ”