The Houston Rockets currently have $70 million in salary space. If they sign Irving and Ayton at the same time, how far can they go with the second-place pick Jaylen Green and the third overall pick Smith?
The Rockets released more than 70 million US dollars in salary space after buying out Wall . They can definitely sign two stars. Looking at the entire league, the only stars who can be traded and fit the Rockets system are Irving and Ayton. , this outside-and-inside partnership is enough to lead a team to the playoffs , coupled with Jaylen Green and Smith Jr., there is a high probability that they can reach the Western Conference semifinals. Two years later, with the second place and third overall pick, they will gradually mature. , can definitely reach the finals and launch an impact on the O'Brien Cup.
There are two reasons.
First, Irving and Ayton perfectly fit the Rockets in terms of position and style of play. Irving and Ayton are a point guard and a center, which can just make up for the Rockets' shortcomings. Their personal playing styles are suitable for small ball tactics. As long as Irving doesn't make mistakes, he is fully qualified to assume the role of team leader and lead young rookies. Open up territory and expand territory, move forward inexorably.
Second, Irving, Ayton, Jaylen Green and Smith Jr., plus Ethan, this lineup is both reasonable and passionate. If this deal is completed, the Rockets can arrange a starting lineup of Irving, Jaylen Green, Ethan, Smith Jr., and Ayton, with Porter Jr. as the sixth man, Shen Jing, Tate, Topher, Garuba, and Washington The others are substitutes, they can definitely make a difference, and given time, they are fully capable of winning the O'Brien Cup.
