The Rockets renewed Adams at a low price. What else will happen behind the scenes? Let’s see what commentator Su Qun said!

Su Qun: The Rockets renewed Adams at a low price. There may be major moves in the future?

Just yesterday, the Houston Rockets, who had been silent for a long time, were exposed to their first signing in the offseason. The Rockets successfully renewed Adams with a three-year, $39 million contract. This operation instantly became the focus of hot discussion in the basketball world. In his program, the well-known commentator Su Qun deeply analyzed the team strategy and potential operations that may be hidden behind this contract renewal.

From a data perspective, Adams' value is by no means fully reflected by data. Last season, he averaged only 13 minutes per game, contributing 4 points and 5.6 rebounds; but in the playoffs, in the fierce confrontation with the Warriors, his average playing time increased to 22 minutes, and his data also reached 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks, and his shooting percentage soared from 53% to 60%. When Adams was on the court, the Rockets had a net loss of 44 points, and when they were not on the court, they had a net loss of 44 points, with a positive and negative difference of up to 88, fully demonstrating its key role in the team's tactical system.

Su Qun pointed out that the biggest highlight of this contract renewal is its salary structure - decreasing year by year. The first year was $14.13 million, followed by $13 million and $11.87 million respectively in the following two years. Such a contract design has reserved a lot of room for Rockets' future salary operations. On the one hand, young players such as Amen Thompson and Reed Shepard in the Rockets have unlimited potential and are facing renewal in the next few years. Decreasing contracts will give the team enough funds to retain these stars of tomorrow; on the other hand, with the increase in the salary cap, the proportion of this contract in the team's total salary in the later stage will become lower and lower, making the Rockets more at ease in the recruitment market.

Talking about subsequent operations, Su Qun believes that the Rockets currently hold VanVleet's team option worth $44.89 million next season, and whether to implement this option becomes the key. According to multiple sources, the Rockets tend to refuse execution and instead negotiate with VanVleet on a new contract with longer years but lower average salary. If successful, it will not only reduce the team's current salary pressure, but also ensure the stability of the backcourt core.

In addition, transaction rumors about Durant are rampant. The Suns have been actively contacting the Rockets, hoping to use Durant and the chips in their hands to trade back to their first round picks in 25 years (No. 10), 27 years and 29 years, and some of the potential new stars such as Kyoto and Jaylen Green. Su Qun analyzed that although the Rockets remain cautious in Durant's trading, it is not impossible. If the superstar can be obtained with the right chips, the Rockets will instantly jump into a strong contender for the championship. However, the Rockets are likely to not send out core young players easily, and are more likely to negotiate transactions with draft picks.

In short, the Rockets renewed their contract with Adams and basically announced that the Rockets' inside match has been finalized, and the rest is the one who strengthens the finale!