Trading 9+3 new players? The Rockets lack personnel in the backcourt, Stone may leave behind, and there is a chance to change the forward and defender

As one of the Rockets' young players, 21-year-old forward Whitmore averaged 9 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist last season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35%. In fact, such data is quite good for a 21-year-old newbie, and this is obtained after he was delegated for a long time. It can be said that Whitmore is one of the Rockets' young players with the strongest scoring ability, and his scoring efficiency is even stronger than Jaylen Green, who has been traded away.

However, Whitmore is not popular among the Rockets because of his weird temper and tendency to get stuck in the face. He likes to play with the wind, and once Uduka doesn't use him, Whitmore will be in a bad mood immediately. So, the Rockets' first goal now is to trade Whitmore.

According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in two players, Whitmore and Melton. Among them, Whitmore is the Rockets' active striker. Melton was also selected by the Rockets with the second round pick that year, but was then traded to the Suns.

In fact, it is difficult for Whitmore to stay among the Rockets. In this position, Durant, Finney Smith, Ethan, Smith Jr. and Tate, who has just renewed the contract. The Rockets have no shortage of people at the No. 3 position. Now the Rockets lack manpower is their back line. Currently, there are only Holiday, Shepard and veteran Van Variett in the backcourt. If Williams can stay in the team, he will be considered a defender. But now, the Rockets may cut Nate Williams, whose contract is not protected, to evade luxury tax.

So, if the Rockets are willing to give up Whitmore, they can trade this powerful forward for a defender. Some experts and celebrities suggested that the Rockets should pursue a guard, while former NBA point guard Jeff Teague suggested that the Rockets should allow Van Vreut and Holiday to the No. 1 position in the new season, and Shepard should serve as the No. 2 position to play to his good shooting advantage. Of course, in addition to these three players, the Rockets also need to add another point guard as a substitute so that the Rockets have a chance to go further.

The Rockets are now planning to trade Whitmore, a newcomer who is averaging 9+3, and general manager Stone may have a backup plan. After the trade is Whitmore, the Rockets should not add another forward or center, and adding a point guard or shooting guard is the most important thing.

So, judging by Whitmore's ability and his development prospects, the Rockets can be exchanged for a substitute guard. After all, Whitmore is not very suitable for the Rockets, he has a chance to get more playing time and enter the rotation team when he goes to other teams. If you go to a team that is being rebuilt and give Whitmore unlimited shots, he can even contribute more than 20 points per game. So if the Rockets are willing to trade Whitmore for a backup guard, it is still very promising.