The Rockets did a pretty good job of reinforcements in the offseason, signing VanVleet and Dillon on two contracts, but this reinforcement is not enough, and in the mighty West, the Rockets still need reinforcements, making the Rockets more competitive next season.
In fact, the rockets have already set their own reinforcement goals, and they are aimed at the inside. Although Shin Kyung's performance on the international court is remarkable, he is still very young in the NBA, and although his performance on the offensive end is reasonable, his performance on the defensive end is not satisfactory due to lack of experience. And the Rockets don't have that much time to grow, so if Uduka wants to enhance the team's defensive ability on the inside, giving up Shin Kyung is also a good choice.
The US media "NBA Analysis Network" gave a possible trade plan for the current status of the Rockets, which involves the Knicks and the Rockets. The specific transaction plan is as follows:
The Rockets get Mitchell Robinson + Quickley + 2025 protected first-round pick.
The Knicks get Shenjing + Kevin Porter Jr.
From the Rockets' perspective, the deal not only sent away the team's instability Kevin Porter Jr., but also achieved the purpose of bolstering the interior defensive ability, getting two good players in the deal. Mitchell Robinson was a second-round pick who had a pretty impressive performance last season, averaging 7.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1.8 blocks per game. Although his performance on the offensive end is not particularly good, the defensive energy he unleashes on the inside is exactly what the Rockets need.
And the arrival of Quickley can also make up for the vacancy in the team's position after Kevin Porter Jr. is gone. Last season, Quickley averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 boards and 3.4 assists per game in the regular season. He has excellent shooting ability and athleticism, which is why he is able to create open space on the pitch and cause damage. He also has good organizational skills, and he can make the Rockets' offense more fluid. And Quickley is excellent on the defensive end, he can go from No. 1 to No. 3, and he has excellent defensive ability and defensive awareness. He is able to effectively limit the opponent's score and contribute to the team's winning games.
From the Knicks' perspective, they signed DiVincenzo in the offseason, which put Quickley in a somewhat awkward position. His rookie contract was in its fourth year and was about to be renewed, and the arrival of a player who competed with him for playing time made Quickley want to go to a team that would give him enough opportunities to perform to the fullest, so that he could get a big contract after his rookie contract ended.
In this deal, the Knicks got Shin Kyung as well as Kevin Porter Jr. Shen Jing averaged 14.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game last season, and his arrival can make the Knicks' offensive firepower more powerful. Kevin Porter Jr. is also a very good young player, averaging 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, and his arrival can not only fill the vacancy of Quickley, but also strengthen the overall strength of the team.
If the deal goes through, it will certainly be good for both teams. However, the Rockets can send Shin Kyung away without rush, and can still keep him in the field for half a season next season, and if it doesn't meet Uduka's expectations, it's not too late to trade.
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