Marks preset Rockets offseason strategy: strengthen external firepower and renew KD Smith as soon as possible

June 29th News Regarding the coming offseason, well-known sports reporter Bobby Marks judged what kind of team lineup the Rockets will take to improve. He said that the Rockets currently faces a number of key tasks in terms of salary structure and player contract renewal, especially on the issue of outside projection and young core contract renewal. Therefore, the Rockets' operations this summer are further improving the competitiveness of the lineup, and at the same time, they must balance the salary space with future development.

Bobby Marks believes that the Rockets' next step of work is to find a replacement for Dillon Brooks and discuss early contract renewal with Jabbarry Smith II and Tari Ethan. Both are eligible to complete contract renewal negotiations by October 20, which will be an important task for Rockets management. At the same time, the Rockets' most urgent need at present is to improve their outside projection capabilities to further improve their offensive system.

Bobby Marks said: "The Rockets should prioritize renewals for Durant, Smith and Ethan. Durant's renewal will ensure that the team remains competitive in the championship window in the next two years, while Smith and Ethan's renewal is a long-term investment in the young core. Smith, a forward with shooting and defensive potential, and Ethan as an all-round wing, are important parts of the Rockets' future plans."

Bobby Marks also gave a list of free agents suitable for the Rockets, namely: Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Branden Carlson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Gary Trent. Jr., Alec Burks, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway II. These players all have three-point shooting ability and can provide external fire support to the Rockets.