Average of 8+4+1! Three-point shooting percentage exceeds 40%! The Rockets found a replacement for Dillon? ...

On June 29, the Rockets, who got Durant and left behind Adams, Van Vreet and several veterans, seemed to have no intention of stopping. After all, according to analysis, the Rockets' championship window period is only in the last two or three years, so Manager Stone plans to make every effort to join the team again with better puzzle players.

Dillon Brooks was traded to the Suns, which was actually a huge loss for the Rockets. Although the Rockets got superstar Durant in this deal, the Rockets only solved the offensive problem and lost the best 3D wing Dillon Brooks on the defensive end, which will indeed affect the Rockets' tactical system to a certain extent.

Although Dillon is not a superstar, he is synonymous with hard work and toughness among the Rockets. Last season, Dillon Brooks was one of the Rockets' best strikers on the front line, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 38%. Without Dillon Brooks, the Rockets' defensive quality, defensive intensity and three-point shooting level on the outside will all decline.

Although Durant is here, greatly improving the Rockets' offensive ability on the front line, no one on the defensive end can make up for the vacancy brought about by Dillon Brooks' departure. Although the Rockets keep Tate to alleviate the problem of forward defense, and Smith Jr. and Tari Ethan also have good defensive abilities, the Rockets still need a veteran who can shoot three-pointers and defend to supplement the No. 3 position.

Now, according to NBA reporter Evan Seidry, the Rockets have a crush on Lakers' substitute small forward Finney Smith. The 32-year-old striker has performed quite well this season, and he can contribute 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 28.9 minutes. His three-point shooting percentage in the regular season reached 41%, and he is also the Lakers' best 3D wing. The Rockets need such a player to replace Dillon Brooks. After all, Finney Smith's defensive ability is not weaker than Dillon, and his three-point shooting percentage exceeds Dillon Brooks. Moreover, Finney Smith's annual salary next season is only $15.38 million, which is more than $5 million cheaper than Dillon Brooks' annual salary of more than 20 million. The Rockets can not only get a veteran with defense and three-point shooting, but also save salary space, which is definitely good news for them. This is why the Rockets took a fancy to Finney Smith and wanted to chase him.

In fact, the Rockets are chasing Finney Smith, and they really want to complete such a deal. There is news that the Rockets are planning to pack Whitmore and trade Finney Smith with Langdale. I wonder if the Lakers will be willing to let go. But in this transaction, the Rockets took out their young powerful scorer, Whitmore and 29-year-old all-around center Landae. I believe that such a trading chip will impress the Lakers. After all, the Lakers' forward line now needs a strong scorer. Whitmore is both young and energetic and has different offensive methods, which is the best supplement to the Lakers' forward line.

And Langdale in the interior is also very suitable for the Lakers who urgently need centers, but the Rockets still need to make additional preparations. Finney Smith did perform well with the Lakers last season, and it is unlikely that the Lakers will give him up. But if it is packaged with Langdale and Whitmore, I believe that the Rockets can find some excellent wing players in the trading market, and it may not necessarily be chasing Finney Smith.