Believe it or not! The Rockets will be the most active team in the free market during the offseason, and choose one of the Big Fish!
11:22pm, 19 May 2025Basketball
Big action during the offseason? The Rockets are targeting the four major stars, and the free market is about to start
As the NBA schedule this season is approaching its end, various teams have begun to focus on the offseason planning and layout. According to reliable news, the Houston Rockets are very likely to become the most active team in the free market. They are focusing on four superstars, Devin Booker, Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Jaylen Brown, intending to complete at least one major signing in the offseason and strive for the championship with all their might.
This season, the Rockets ranked second in the Western Conference with a regular season record of 51 wins and 31 losses, showing strong strength. However, in the first round of the playoffs, they were eliminated by the Warriors with a total score of 4-3 and unfortunately stopped. This result made the Rockets management deeply realize that the team needs a superstar with strong leadership and offensive capabilities to lead the team to go further in the future.
Currently, the Rockets have a wealth of young talented players and a large number of first-round picks, which provides them with plenty of bargaining chips for their operations in the free market. Team general manager Stone said in an interview: "We have a clear understanding of the current situation of the team and have clear plans for the future. During the offseason, we will actively seek trading opportunities and strive to introduce superstars who can enhance the team's strength." As the star of the Suns, Devin Booker has excellent scoring ability and a big heart at critical moments. His contract situation makes him have a certain trading possibility during the offseason. If he can join the Rockets, Booker's combination with the Rockets' existing young players is expected to cause storms on the offensive end.
Antesco's willingness to leave the team has become a hot topic in the NBA recently. The two-time regular season MVP winner has shaken the team's future after the Bucks were eliminated for three consecutive years. Antetokounmpo's outstanding physical fitness and comprehensive skills are undoubtedly what any team dreams of. If the Rockets can get him, they will instantly become a strong contender for the championship. But Antetokounmpo tends to join big city teams, which adds a certain difficulty to the Rockets' pursuit.
James Harden has established a deep emotional connection with the team during his time with the Rockets. His organizational ability and scoring ability have always been valued by the Rockets. Although Harden has played for the Clippers, his contract situation and the Clippers' performance this season have made his future full of uncertainty. If Harden can return to the Rockets, what kind of chemistry will he have with the team's young core are exciting.
Jaylen Brown has always played an important role in the Celtics, and his outstanding defense and stable scoring abilities can inject new vitality into the Rockets' lineup. It is reported that the Celtics may make roster adjustments in the offseason, which provides the Rockets with a chance to get Brown.
Rockets boss Fertita also expressed the team's determination to pursue the championship in the interview: "We will do our best and make some deals that can change the team's destiny in the offseason. We have only one goal, that is, to win the championship." He also specifically mentioned Shepard, a young player in the team, who believes that he has huge potential and will shine if he can get more opportunities.
However, introducing these four superstars is not easy. Each team has a cautious attitude towards their core players, and the transaction negotiations are bound to be full of twists and turns. At the same time, the Rockets also need to consider the team's salary space, lineup matching, and chemical reactions. But no matter what, the Rockets' offseason action will become the focus of attention of the entire league.
In the coming months, we will closely monitor the Rockets' dynamics and look forward to them reaching ideal deals in the free market to open a new chapter for the team's future.
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