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The No. 10 pick becomes a bargaining chip! The Houston Rockets want to win the first point guard in the Eastern Conference, assisting Amen and Shin Kyung

9:38am, 17 May 2025Basketball

This year's NBA Draft is destined to be recorded in history. The Mavericks' miracle - after Doncic traded to the Lakers, he actually won the No. 1 pick with a 1.8% chance. This is simply a miracle in sports history! This highlights the great value of draft picks and makes those teams with high picks more look forward to it. However, the Rockets seemed a little silent amid the cheers, and they only got the No. 10 pick. This seems a bit inferior to a team that is eager to rise quickly. But the Houston management has not given up, and they seem to have been planning a big deal.

General Manager Stone seems to have made up his mind to use this precious No. 10 draw and other chips to exchange for a real superstar. And the target is directly targeting the point guard! This is not a simple reinforcement, but a strategic layout that completely changes the team's structure. Rumor has it that the Rockets' target is Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks. As soon as this news came out, the entire league was in an uproar!

Trey Young, a former high-ranking rookie, is famous in the league for his gorgeous style of play and precise shooting. He has super scoring ability and offensive organization and is a true offensive point guard. But on the other hand, his defense has always been his weakness. Is the Rockets' gamble a keen eye or a risky move? In this deal, the Rockets are preparing to pay Whitmore, Shepard, No. 10 picks, and even multiple first-round draft picks! This price is not small. The success or failure of this deal depends on the attitude of the Hawks and the Rockets' negotiation skills. If the transaction is successful, Trae Young will form a strong lineup with young players such as Amen Thompson and Shin Kyung, and the Rockets' competitiveness will be significantly improved. They will have a future with young players at the core, full of possibilities. But if the deal fails, the Rockets will have to re-plan their future development path. This is not only a loss of draft picks, but also a test of the team's overall reconstruction strategy. This is really a huge challenge, but also a great opportunity.

It is worth mentioning that Rockets legendary star Olajuwon also participated in this year's draft lottery ceremony. This Houston pride witnessed this critical step for the Rockets. His appearance undoubtedly added a touch of legend to this talent show.

Do you think the Rockets can succeed in this deal? Is Trae Young really suitable for the Rockets? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment section and let us discuss together!

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