The Rockets laid off 4 people in a row, and the 17-man lineup is rushing to the championship! Uduka made it clear that it is difficult for KD to sign a maximum salary of 120 million

All NBA preseason games have been played, and the Houston Rockets achieved a good record of 4 wins and 0 losses, successfully completing their preseason journey. In the process, the Rockets averaged 130.8 points per game, ranking first in the league; the Rockets' offensive efficiency was as high as 123.2, still ranking first in the league; the Rockets' true shooting percentage was as high as 62%, ranking third in the league. There is no doubt that with the addition of Durant and the evolution of supernovas such as Shen Jing and Amen, the Rockets' offensive level has made a qualitative leap. They have become a truly balanced offensive and defensive team and are officially on their way to the championship.

Before the regular season kicks off, the Rockets made final adjustments to their ultimate lineup, cutting four players in a row overnight! Official news from the Rockets, the team officially waived Kyrie, Council, Hunter and Matthews! These four people previously signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts with the Rockets. According to US media, they are expected to go to the Development League to play for the Vipers, a subsidiary of the Rockets. Even if Van Jordan is injured and the Rockets still have an official NBA contract spot, the Rockets are only 1.25 million US dollars away from the top line of wealthy players. According to the NBA labor agreement, they are temporarily unable to sign the 15th standard contract.

In this way, the Rockets' 17-man lineup for the new season is officially released, as follows: Inside - Shen Jing + Adams + Capela, Forward - Durant + Ethan + Jabari Smith Jr. + Finney Smith + Jeff Green + Tate + Crawford (two-way contract), Guard - Van Jordan + Amen + Sheppard + Holiday + Okogie + Harris (two-way contract) + Davidson (two-way contract). Generally speaking, the Rockets' lineup has a balance of offense and defense inside and outside. They can arrange too many lineup combinations. They can play not only the twin towers, the five deadly forwards, but also the five deadly small players.

When looking forward to the new season, Rockets coach Udoka made his words clear. He pointedly pointed out: Defense is the foundation of our survival, but our preseason offensive efficiency ranks first in the league, and maintaining a balance of offense and defense is our goal. We must try our best to maintain the stability of our lineup, but we will also make adjustments based on the offensive and defensive characteristics of our opponents. I believe other teams cannot completely replicate our lineup. That's right, once Finney-Smith and Tate return from injury, the Rockets' lineup will be richer in combinations. They can truly "show off their tricks" and even lead a new trend!

The Rockets have a 17-man lineup to rush to the championship. KD has a long way to go. He is the person who determines the upper limit of this Rockets! In the preseason, KD only played 2 games in a small trial, averaging 17.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 56.5%. KD has unparalleled scoring explosiveness. When the team needs to score, he can step forward and wield the scythe of death to solve problems. This was the Rockets' biggest shortcoming exposed in the playoffs last season. When looking forward to the goals for the new season, KD said bluntly: I will strive to maintain a high level on both offense and defense, pursue perfection, strive to make all the balls, and strive for a 100% shooting rate.

KD is full of enthusiasm, but his early contract renewal negotiations with the Rockets have made no progress. According to the rules of the NBA labor agreement, KD is eligible to sign a two-year, $120 million maximum salary extension contract with the Rockets in advance. Wen Pang, a famous NBA reporter, pointedly pointed out: If the Rockets are willing to give KD this maximum salary contract, the contract extension should have been reached long ago. Obviously the Rockets hope that KD will reduce his salary and strive to control his future salary below the second-rich line. NBA reporter Jake Fischer also pointed out that the league's senior salary experts believe that if they work in the Rockets management, they will try their best to control KD's contract extension to 2 years and 80 million US dollars. That's right, you can't have your cake and eat it too. If KD wants to help the Rockets win the championship or even establish a dynasty, it will be difficult for him to sign a maximum salary of US$120 million. Only by reducing his salary can we win-win! Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.