The NBA playoffs are still going on, and in the first round, the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are out, and the starting team of the US national team has also been completed. Curry + Booker + James + Durant + Embiid will make a blockbuster appearance at this year's Olympic Games, and the last dance of the Olympic year will be so lively at that time.
For some fans, the playoffs are over. We can also turn our eyes off the field, after Chinese player Yang Hansen announced his withdrawal from the draft, Cui Yongxi's registration became the focus of the Chinese people. Although this year is a small year for the draft, the level of the CBA league is too low, and Choi Yong-hee's static and dynamic talents are not outstanding, so the probability of being selected is extremely small. But either way, it's great to be able to step out of your comfort zone.
The draw for this year's draft will be held on May 12, Beijing time. According to the rules promulgated by the league, the draw is 4 out of 14 table tennis balls, with a total of 1,000 results, which is also to ensure the fairness and justice of each team.
This season, the Houston Rockets failed to make the playoffs, but they have two first-round picks. The first is the one about Harden, which was obtained from the Nets, and the probability of winning the lottery is 4.5%. The second is to send the top four picks to the Thunder for protection, but according to the model, the probability of the top four is only 7.2%, so there is little hope.
In the first three years of the Rockets' draft, Olajuwon, Stone, and Udoka were sent to the lottery, and the response was still good. Respectively: Bangyan, Tanhua, and No. 4 sign. still remembers the lottery 22 years ago, Francis participated in the lottery on behalf of the Rockets and won the champion lottery in one fell swoop, thus selecting Yao Ming. I wonder if this year's good luck will return.
In addition, in addition to the above two first-rounders, the Rockets also have a second-round pick, which comes from the Warriors. But based on what we know so far, Rockets general manager Stone may use this as a bargaining chip to make a part of the trade.
According to NBA Analysis Network, the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards are likely to make a 2-for-1 trade in the offseason. It's not a blockbuster, but it's worth paying attention to.
The specific trade plan is: The Rockets send Jock Landale + Landry Shamet who gets the Wizards in the second round pick of the Warriors in 2024.
For the Rockets, they can add an outside offensive point, help off the bench, and enrich the team's playbook. Shamet is 27 years old, 1.93 meters tall, 2.01 meters in reach, and weighs 86 kilograms. This season, he averaged 15.7 minutes per game, contributing 7.1 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting 33.8% from three-point range. On the offensive end, Shamet is a sharp weapon.
But Shamet's shortcomings are also obvious, the defensive end is relatively weak, and it is easy to be targeted by the opponent. But under Udoka, he's sure to make Shamet an X-factor.
For the Wizards, the rebuild became the most critical thing. Shamet was not part of the team's plan, and although Landale still has a three-year, $24 million contract, he is not guaranteed, and the Wizards can cut him at any time. Importantly, the 2024 second-round pick can also be used for Taobao.
After Adams recovers next season, Landale's playing time will be compressed, so the Rockets have a certain probability of considering this trade.