Experts suggest that the Rockets lineup remains unchanged: Van Jordan 100 million in 3 years, Jayson Jr. 90 million in 4 years, signing back to the King of Seas

On the evening of June 8, salary structure expert Sam Vecenie and NBA reporter Bryce Simon talked about the operation of the Rockets in a podcast program. The conclusion was that the Rockets would not trade and bring back the lineup that hit the second place in the Western Conference this season, and use the minimum luxury tax to retain the lineup and continue to try for a season without disrupting the Uduka system.

In this podcast, Sam Vecenie actually talked about the trading rumors between Giannis, Durant and the Rockets. He believes that if the Rockets really want to chase Giannis, Shin Kyung and Jaylen Green are likely to sacrifice, and the Rockets are likely to be able to leave Amen, a potential newcomer.

If you are chasing Durant, the bargaining chips are likely to be Jaylen Green, Langdale (not guaranteed contract), Holiday, and 10 signs, because Durant is about to turn 37 and his asking price will not be too high. But Sam Vecenie thinks that not making a deal is actually the best.

1. The Rockets are still 5 million away from the first tax point of luxury tax, and 17 million away from the second tax point of luxury tax. This includes VanVleet's 44.89 million player option. Then the Rockets can negotiate with VanVleet to sign a three-year, 90 million or 100 million contract for three-year, which can save 10-13 million salary space. The new contract is still a decreasing contract.

2. Adams is the second best player in the playoffs. His double tower lineup with Shin Kyung is particularly outstanding. The Rockets should be willing to pay a full middle-class contract and can give Aquaman a three-year contract of 34 million to 34.5 million; (The Rockets have his bird rights and can renew the contract on the hat)

3. Both Xiao Jia and Ethan can renew the contract in advance, but their upper limit and best role are still unclear. In theory, Xiao Jia is the most suitable starting position for partnering with Shin Kyung. One of Xiao Jia and Ethan will become a stable starter in the future. It is more reasonable for these two to have an average salary of 20-25 million. Xiao Jia is 90 million or 100 million in four years. Ethan's contract is slightly lower than the average salary of 25 million, which is close to 90 million in four years.

4. Landale's 8 million contract is not guaranteed. Holiday has a team option of 4.9 million. Both of them can be abandoned or used as bargaining chips. Even the two may return with basic salary, just like the way they brought back Jeff Green and Tate.

5. It is best not to trade upwards for the Rockets' No. 10 draw, just use this No. 10 pick to choose Carter Bryant or Colin Murray Boyles. If Boyles is selected, he will become Shin Kyung's best substitute, and the Rockets can stay patient.

Summary: The Rockets don't need to make any decisions too hasty. They can decide based on the performance of a bunch of young people in the future. The Rockets will have multiple first-round picks in the future, and their financial status is not bad. Even if they want to trade superstars to speed up the championship process, they don't need to rush for a while.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Rocket Observation