Hoarding 5 forwards, Rockets have 2 consecutive draws in free market, 9 players rotate, Shepard takes on the heavy responsibility

The Rockets are undoubtedly the most frequent and unexpected teams this year's offseason, and even no one. Getting Durant at a very small price was just the beginning, making up for the team's shortcomings of not scoring at critical moments. After a series of operations, the Rockets still had a middle-class special case that was not used. On July 1, the NBA free agent market opened. The Rockets signed Finney Smith and Capela in succession without any hesitation.

Fenney Smith played for the Lakers last season, averaged 8.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in the regular season, shot up to 41% from three-pointers, and was 2.01 meters tall. He is a 3D forward who can play in the third and fourth positions. He chose to refuse to execute his last-year contract with the Lakers and seek a long contract. The Rockets signed Finney Smith for 4 years and $53 million to strengthen the front line. Durant, Amen, Smith, Ethan and Finney Smith can form a set of starters on the five big fronts.

NBA, those who win the front line will win the world. The technical characteristics of the five big front lines are different. Except for the older Durant, the other four have strong defensive capabilities, which is more suitable for the current tactical ideas and Uduka's needs, and they must use defense to win the championship. The Rockets can have multiple combinations. Smith can swing to the fifth position. Durant + Finney Smith forms the front line, the lineup height has been further increased, and both have strong shooting ability, which can also make up for Durant's slow defense.

Signing Finney Smith was expected, and Capela's return to Houston was an unexpected surprise. After renewing Adams, the Rockets signed Capela for another 3 years and 21.5 million yuan, and reserved three centers in the interior in the new season. Shin Kyung is undoubtedly the main force of the new season, and Capela + Adams has some luxury no matter who is the third center. Adams basically did not play back-to-back games last season, and Uduka had a double tower tactic, so it was reasonable to reserve enough inside. The Rockets' lineup rotation in the new season is basically taken. Van Vleet, Amen, Durant, Smith and Shin Kyung are expected to form the starting five Tigers. Shepard, Finney Smith, Ethan, Capela and Adams take turns to play, which can ensure the rotation of 9 players. The third lineup also includes Holiday Jr. Tate, Whitmore and Jeff Green. The only shortcoming of this lineup is the lack of manpower in the back line. Without subsequent transactions, Shepard will take on the heavy responsibility and become the main offensive initiator during the rotation period. After the

trade was obtained by Durant, the Rockets' real window period for winning the championship was only two years. If Durant's final peak is well made, as long as Finney Smith plays steadily in the first two years, the contract for the last two years will be acceptable even if it becomes a "sweet rib". Western teams took action one after another, Porter Jr. was traded to the Nets, in exchange for Cameron Johnson. The Clippers signed veteran center Lopez for 18 million in two years. It is not easy for the Rockets to break out of the West. Next, there is room for trading to strengthen and focus on the buyout market.