Rockets face multiple choices with 10 signs, comprehensive analysis of downward trading is more conducive to the Rockets future

Yahoo reporter revealed in the program that the Rockets management is exploring a variety of trading plans, which involves the No. 10 sign they hold.

It is reported that the team management is weighing multiple options, including trading upwards, trading upwards for a star who has proven his strength, or trading downwards for future assets.

If management chooses to trade the draft upward, they may get a higher draft pick in the future, or they will pack some players in the team who may have influence in the future, plus the first-round draft pick in exchange for a star with the ability to fight.

Previously, some media gave the Rockets suggestions, using Jaylen Green and Di, plus the No. 10 pick in 2025 to exchange Jaylen Brown. They believe the deal can improve the Rockets' scoring ability and solve problems on the back line, while the Celtics have gained more promising young players and future draft picks‌.

If management wants to exchange for a set of future draft picks, they will use the No. 10 draws in their hands to select players they think can be traded in exchange for more future draft picks.

The case is that the Spurs selected Dillingham with the 8th pick in the 2024 draft, and then traded him to the Timberwolves, getting the right to swap the first round pick of the 2031 Timberwolves and the first round pick of the 2030 Timberwolves.

There is another possibility that the Rockets retain this sign to select a rookie they like. The media's goal is Carter Bryant from the University of Arizona. The 6-foot-8-inch striker is widely regarded as a versatile defender with high potential. The premise of this possibility is based on the management's dissatisfaction with Shin Kyung. This season, various media in the league have repeatedly given suggestions for the Rockets to trade Shin Kyung.

However, some people in the league believe that the Rockets are unlikely to keep this sign themselves. With the Rockets currently having a deep roster, it is difficult for rookies to get playing time, just like what Shepard experienced last season.

The Rockets ranked second in the West to end their regular season schedule after 5 years. This is also their second rush into the playoffs again after 5 years, but they were defeated 4-3 by the Warriors in the first round and left the court unfortunately.