As the Nets were ruthlessly swept by the Celtics in the first round of this year's playoffs, , the team naturally spread a lot of trade rumors. Adelaide and Griffin have publicly expressed their unwillingness to stay with the Nets next season.
Therefore, the Nets' already weak insiders are likely to face a situation where no one can use them. Against this background, the US media "NBAanalysis" also gave the Nets advice, believing that they can negotiate a 2-for-2 deal with the Rockets. The specific plan is: the Nets will send Joe Harris + the 2022 first-round pick to get Wood and Nuwaba from the Rockets .
So how to evaluate such a trading plan?
1. The Nets welcome top insiders
Whether it is Ade or Griffin mentioned earlier, or the young player Clixton who is facing disagreements over contract renewal, the current overall strength is It cannot be compared with Wood. Wood averaged a double-double of 17.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game with the Rockets this season. Last season, he averaged 21+10 per game. It is said that he is an offensive kaleidoscope and can be beaten by thousands of people on defense. But in fact, the defense is not as bad as imagined.
His weaknesses are reflected in physical confrontation and explosive power, so he gives the impression of a defensive vulnerability, but his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities are very good. The most important thing is that His footwork and space-opening ability are top-notch among big players, and he also has good shooting ability. His career three-point shooting rate is as high as 38%. He is a very popular high-quality insider in today's small ball era.
2, Rockets Dream Marksman
It may be a big loss to send Wood away, but the Rockets' road to reconstruction cannot be completed in a short time, so Wood is indeed wasted in the Rockets. This season also revealed many conflicts between him and the team, and he is no longer for sale. Under such circumstances, if they can exchange for good players, the Rockets are very willing. The Joe Harris obtained in this transaction will obviously satisfy the Rockets.
The 30-year-old Joha is a well-known marksman in the league. He once won the three-point contest championship. He has outstanding outside ability and his career three-point shooting percentage is as high as 43.9%. Looking at the top in history, his strong body and hard-working attitude are deeply loved by people. The Rockets' forward line just lacks this type of player, and he can also help other young players improve in shooting. He can achieve multiple goals with one stone.
If the deal is reached, will the Big Four composed of Irving + Durant + Simmons + Wood allow the Nets to return to the championship?
I personally think it is very promising. Although the Nets are very disappointing this season, Irving's early reasons, Harden left for the 76ers, and Durant's injury all played a big factor. And although they were swept in the playoffs, Simmons did not play a game due to a back injury. If everyone is healthy next season, it is still worth looking forward to. The arrival of Wood can make up for Simmons' lack of shooting ability.
He can play at the 4th position or as a center. His outstanding scoring ability and Simmons' defensive ability can significantly improve the Nets' overall strength. The pressure on Irving and Durant will also be greatly reduced. , the only uncertain factor is Nash 's coaching. His employment this season is also an important reason for the Nets' poor record. I don't know if the Nets management will continue to let him serve as the head coach.
Speaking of which, how long do you think it will take for the Rockets to rebuild?
After Harden came to the Nets, the Rockets were instantly knocked back to their original form. They have missed the playoffs for several consecutive years. This season, they have achieved the worst record in the league. The Rockets are also completely ruined and rebuilding, so they obtained a lot of first-round picks through trades. Fortunately, in last year's draft, they selected Jaylen Green and Shen Jing.
Jaylen Green has fully played and has secured his starting position in the team. Shen Jing has also made his debut and is gaining more and more trust from the coach. Therefore, these two people will be the cornerstones of the Rockets' future team building, but they are still insufficient in experience. The Rockets also have multiple first-round picks in this year's draft. If can deliver high-quality potential new stars, then in the next three years, we have reason to believe that the Rockets will grow into a playoff-level team.
In general, the 2-for-2 trade plan discussed by the Nets and Rockets is a win-win for both parties. The Nets' weak inside line has been strengthened and is expected to become a favorite team to win the championship. The Rockets will realize their dream of being a marksman, accelerating the team's reconstruction and the growth of the young players in the team. What do you think of this?
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