US media believes that if the Rockets trade White, the Celtics will ask for at least two young players plus four first-round picks

With VanVleet retiring, the Rockets are in urgent need of a point guard, and Celtic White is the best candidate. According to US media speculation, if the Rockets want to trade, Stevens may ask for Ethan, Shepard and four first-round picks.

White is 31 years old this year. He comes from the Spurs. He is trained by Popovich. He is an integrated offense and defense, organized, offensive, and has a high basketball IQ. Last season, he averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 44.2% from the field, 38.4% from the three-point field, and 83.9% from the free throw line.

American media believe that although White is not a superstar, he has made great contributions to the team and is omnipotent on the court. The Rockets must pay a high price if they want to trade him.

During the offseason, the Warriors contacted the Celtics to discuss trading White, but were quickly deterred by Stevens' offer.

Now the Rockets are in a worse situation than the Warriors, because they urgently need a point guard, and Stevens has more confidence. Not to mention Ethan and Shepard, even Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. dare to ask for them.

No matter what the chips are, this is destined to be an extremely difficult transaction. It is more realistic for the Rockets to give up this idea and tap potential internally or consider other candidates.