The two-year contract has expired! Harden is a perfect match for the Rockets, and he can be the sixth man, and the salary has become a stumbling block to joining

Basketball Big Bear

2024-05-06 10:47Published in Hebei

The Rockets have been doing well this season, but they haven't been able to solve problems on the offensive end. First of all, the Rockets' defensive efficiency has improved significantly this season, jumping from a defensive underdog to 7th place in the league, which is indeed a positive achievement. The solidity on the defensive end provided a solid foundation for the team, but the weakness on the offensive end became a bottleneck that restricted the further development of the Rockets. Therefore, bringing in an offensive player to bolster the team's firepower is indeed a top priority for the Rockets this summer.

We know that Harden's two-year contract has expired and he will become a free agent this summer. Harden, as an experienced offensive player, is undoubtedly an ideal option for the Rockets. He averages 21 points per game and shoots 38.3 percent from three-point range, which is a huge addition to the Rockets. Moreover, the addition of Harden can further enrich the offensive tactics of the Rockets and improve the team's overall offensive efficiency.

However, there are several key issues that the Rockets need to face in order to successfully bring in Harden. First of all, it's unknown whether Harden will want to return to the Rockets. While Harden spent most of his career with the Rockets, there seemed to be some unpleasantness between him and the team when he left. Therefore, the Rockets will need to show enough sincerity and attraction to convince Harden to return to Houston.

Second, the Rockets need to assess their finances to see if there's enough salary space to sign Harden. If the Rockets need to pay Harden a slightly lower salary, then they must make sure that it doesn't affect the team's overall salary structure and other players' contract extensions.

Finally, the Rockets also need to consider Harden's role and positioning on the team. While Harden can be the sixth man, the Rockets need to make sure he can develop good chemistry with other players and play an important role in the team. At the same time, the Rockets also need to provide Harden with enough playing time and tactical support to ensure that he can play to his full strengths.

If the Rockets can successfully address these issues and bring in Harden as an offensive addition, they have every chance of making the playoffs in the second round next season. The addition of Harden will bring more offensive firepower and more tactical options to the Rockets, while also injecting more confidence and motivation into the team.

But the question is whether Harden is willing to accept the position of the sixth man, and the more important question is that the Rockets do not have much salary space, if the contracts of Landale, Jeff Green, and Tate are not executed, plus the remaining mid-level contract space of the Rockets, there is a chance to sign Harden, but it will certainly not be a maximum salary contract for Harden. Whether the 34-year-old Harden is willing to accept such a contract from the Rockets is still unknown.

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