Average of 8+4+1! Two factors determine the front line s gate to sign the Rockets with 43 million, and the Lakers missed the strong player

The Rockets' strength was already very strong last season, and this summer's offseason, the Rockets even introduced superstar Durant. Durant will become a member of the Rockets next season, and his annual salary will be above 50 million. From the perspective of cost-effectiveness, Durant is indeed worth the price. After all, his average of 26+6+4 per game last season can give the Rockets the confidence to compete for the championship.

In fact, the Rockets still have several signs that seem very plain, but they can also provide strong strength improvements for the Rockets' lineup next season. For example, the Rockets directly signed the former Lakers' 3D wing Dorian Finney Smith with a contract of 53 million from the free agent market. Last season, Finney Smith was sent to the Lakers by the Nets during a trade and has always been the best defensive gate on the Lakers' forward line. Now he rejected the Lakers' offer and directly chose to join the Houston Rockets.

, and US media also published an article to analyze the real reason why Finney Smith rejected the Lakers' contract and turned to the Houston Rockets. The media directly stated that according to Lakers sources, they really want to keep Finney Smith because he had a huge impact on the court and off the court last season, and he had a very good relationship with Doncic, and the two had previously cooperated with the Mavericks. But Finney Smith has always been inclined to return to Texas, and the Lakers' approach to negotiations has also directly affected Finney Smith's decision, and the real situation may be somewhere in between.

In other words, the Lakers seem to be not sincere enough in the negotiations to keep Finney Smith, or something that makes Finney Smith unhappy. Additionally, Finney Smith wants to return to Texas so he can get closer to home. After all, a 32-year-old veteran is more looking forward to stability than that kind of big contract.

can join the Rockets, which has both championships to compete, and has relatively good playing opportunities and tactical status. Moreover, the Rockets' four-year contract of 53 million is not small. Although the Lakers have two superstars, Doncic and James, their overall strength next season is obviously not comparable to that of the Houston Rockets, which have star players such as Durant, Shinkyung, and Amen Thompson. Finney Smith has never won the NBA championship so far in his career, and chose the Rockets, making Finney Smith seem to be a step further from the NBA championship trophy next season. This is probably why he chose the Rockets.

In short, there is a problem with the handling of the Lakers' negotiations, which affected Finney Smith's stay; here, Smith wants to go home and return to Texas, which is one of the reasons why he finally signed with the Rockets. Both of these factors directly determine that the Rockets became the next home of Finney Smith, the defensive gate.

Last season's regular season, Finney Smith averaged 8.7 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 41%. Whether it is defensive ability or three-point shooting ability, these traits of Finney Smith are what the Houston Rockets need to win the championship. Therefore, the Rockets signed Finney Smith 53 million in four years without hesitation. The Lakers also missed a forward player.