Harden averages more points per game this season than Durant, the Rockets release veteran Tate, and Capela may be sent away

One is fifth in the Western Conference and the other is sixth in the Western Conference. The Rockets are about to play against the Suns. Former Houston crown prince Jaylen Green is unable to play due to injury. He feels very sorry for this.

Jalen Green said that the injury was indeed unlucky and he hoped to be able to play the next time the two teams meet. Jaylen Green can only act as a cheerleader to cheer for Dillon. The latter should be very motivated when facing his old club. Dillon averaged 21 points per game this season and is the Suns' second-leading scorer.

Udoka wanted Durant to solve the Rockets' problem of no one scoring at critical moments, so Jaylen Green and Dillon became victims. Jaylen Green played a total of 30 minutes this season and scored 31 points, showing his talent. Dillon exploded into the Suns' new giant. Durant was still very popular when he first came, but recently he has shown a downward trend and encountered doubts from some fans.

Uduka was very optimistic about Durant and expected him to take over the game at critical moments. As a result, he failed in two consecutive games. Harden, who is not favored by Uduka, has been experiencing continuous outbreaks recently, and more and more fans hope that he can return to the Rockets.

In the past five games, he scored 41 points, 37 points, 38 points, 31 points and 55 points respectively. Harden has averaged more points per game than Durant this season, and the former is obviously in better condition.

Harden averaged 28.4 points, 6 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1 steal per game, shooting 46.1% from the field, 40.8% from the three-point range, and 89.9% from the free throw line. Durant averaged 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 48.5% from the field, 36.4% from three-point range, and 88% from free throws.

Although the Rockets do need an excellent point guard to organize, it is unlikely that Harden will return to Houston this season. Uduka is now deeply trusted by Fertitta and has a strong say. He does not like Harden, and it will be difficult for the latter to come back.

Tate and Harden had never known each other before, and the two became good friends after the ball-smashing incident. After Harden left the Rockets, he returned to Houston during the offseason and trained with Tate.

Houston reporter Kelly Aiko revealed that the Rockets have released veteran player Tate and he will report to the Vipers. Tate is currently in very bad shape and can only guard the water dispenser if he remains on the team. In order to have more playing time to regain his form, Tate also believes that going to the Development League is a good choice. He doesn't want to leave Houston yet, despite having veto power over the trade.

Capela, another old acquaintance of Harden, is also in a bad situation with the Rockets. The Rockets' starting big man Alperon Sengon performed poorly in the last game. After the game, he was criticized by the fans. Capela, who came on as a substitute, was also unable to escape doubts. He played 3 minutes and went 0-for-2 without scoring, with a plus-minus of -8.

Uduka previously praised Tate and Capela. He also gave these two people opportunities, but the results were not good. Capela is one year older than Tate, and his decline is also obvious.

Udoka originally planned to increase the playing time of the Twin Towers, and the Rockets also needed a backup center to step up. Stone thought of Capela. Capela has a lot of affection for Houston, and he was very happy after receiving Stone's invitation. Capela decided to accept the Rockets' offer without much hesitation, and he put on the red jersey again. However, Capela was powerless after returning to the Rockets this time, and Udoka began to slowly lose patience with him.

Capela does not have the right to veto the transaction. He may be sent away before the trade deadline this season in exchange for new players suitable for Uduka's system. Capela previously signed a three-year, $21.1 million contract with the Rockets, including a 5% trade guarantee.