If the Rockets trade Antetokounmpo, choose 1 for dual cores? Amen joins hands with superstars to create a new lineup

On May 24, Rockets All-Star Center Alperen Shinkyung regretfully lost to the third team of the All-Squad. So far, no player in the West's second-place Rockets has become one of the best teams this season, which is indeed a bit unexpected. In fact, judging from the Rockets' overall record, Shin Kyung has a chance to enter the second team of the best team, but unfortunately, in terms of personal performance, Shin Kyung is indeed not as good as some other star players. Although the Rockets have a good record, it is more because of their overall strength, rather than how outstanding Shin Kyung's performance in the regular season this season. Because there are more players who perform better than Shin Kyung, such as Clippers superstar James Harden, who surpassed Shin Kyung at the last moment. So this is both a regret and an inspiration for the Rockets. This will make Rockets players work harder and continue to attack the best team next season.

For the Rockets management, especially their general manager Raphael Stone, this also implies that the Rockets really need a superstar. Without a superstar, the Rockets can indeed achieve a beautiful record and ranking in the regular season with their current lineup, but in a 7-game 4-win game like the playoffs, it is difficult for the Rockets to advance from a team with superstars. The 7-game battle with the Warriors this season is the best example. Therefore, chasing superstars has become a must-have option for the Rockets.

NBA expert Matt Guzman believes that the Rockets and Spurs two Texas teams are expected to chase the Bucks superstar Antetokounmpo. Because these two teams have a lot of bargaining chips, there are both a lot of first-round picks and a lot of young players. The Bucks send Antetokounmpo to the West will not have much impact on the Bucks after the future reconstruction is completed.

This expert believes that the Rockets have to give up two core members, Alperen Shinkin or Jaylen Green, as a bargaining chip to chase Antetokounmpo, but the Rockets will not send the two players away at the same time. The Rockets will also let Amen Thompson lead their roster, and most likely, Van Vreet will stay with the team to provide championship experience.

In other words, Shin Kyung or Jaylen Green of the Rockets may not necessarily stay in the team next season. If Antetokounmpo is to be replaced, at least one core will be traded, but the Rockets will definitely not send Amen Thompson away. Next season, Amen Thompson and superstar Antetokounmpo will join forces, and with the assistance of Rockets veteran Van Villet, even if one of the core stars of Shin Kyung or Jaylen Green is sent away, the Rockets' core lineup will obviously improve next season.

After all, Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the league. Neither Shin Kyung nor Jaylen Green can catch up with Antetokounmpo's ability and influence. If Antetokounmpo can be exchanged for it, it would not be a pity to send away Jaylen Green or Shin Kyung-chung.

In that case, the Rockets are expected to become Van Vreet, Amen Thompson and Antetokounmpo next season. Of course, one of Jaylen Green and Shin Kyung will also be retained. With role players like Ethan, Smith Jr. or Dillon Brooks, the overall strength of the Rockets will still be very strong next season.