At the just-concluded NBA2024 draft pick, the Rockets received this year's pick. But this year is recognized as a draft year, the Rockets have picked up young players such as Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Shin Jing, Whitmore and other young players in the draft in previous seasons, and it is widely believed that if there is a suitable trade chip before the draft, the Rockets are willing to use this year's probe as a trade chip to bring in a superstar to improve the team's strength.
According to the American media "fadeawayworld", the Rockets management could consider using the scout lottery as a trade chip to complete a 6-for-1 blockbuster deal with the Bucks this summer. The specifics of the deal are: The Rockets sent Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Steven Adams, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick (this year's pick) as a trade chip to get Antetokounmpo from the Bucks. As the star of the Bucks, the Greek monster Antetokounmpo played in 73 regular season games this season, averaging a double-double of 30.4 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. But Antetokounmpo missed the playoffs due to injury, which left the Bucks eliminated from the tournament by the Pacers.
Although the Bucks traded his cousin Lillard from the Trail Blazers this season to assist him in the championship, they didn't seem to call Ladd and Brother Alphabet. After the Bucks won the championship, their performance in the playoffs continued to be sluggish, and the team was saddled with a serious salary burden, and management is likely to find ways to cut expenses in the face of the team's declining record. And Brother Alphabet may also want to change the environment to attack the championship. Once the Bucks trade Antetokounmpo, they will definitely use this important trade chip to help the team accumulate enough rebuilding assets, and the Rockets not only sent Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith in this deal, but also sent two first-round picks in both hands. It's fair to say that this trade offer is extremely attractive for the Bucks.
The Rockets have improved significantly this season under the tutelage of coach Udoka, and several high-quality rookies have also shown amazing talent, and the future of this team is promising. And the current Rockets are in need of a championship-contending cornerstone player like Antetokounmpo to be the leader of the team. Help the team solve problems on the offensive end. Don't look at the current Rockets is still a team that has missed the playoffs, but if Shen Jing, Whitmore, Eason and other potential new effects can continue to improve and grow, coupled with the guidance and assistance of Brother Alphabet, the Rockets will not have a chance to touch the championship trophy in the next few years.