The Lone Ranger and the Rockets are in the same West, and both belong to Texas . Their two teams have always been rivals and have a very fierce competitive relationship. In the past few years, the gap between the two teams has continued to grow. The Rockets once became a contender for the championship, while the Mavericks became the league's big team. The feng shui took turns, the Rockets completely overthrew and rebuilt last season, while the Lone Ranger entered the stage of revival and went to strength under the leadership of Doncic . But at present they all have their own troubles and sufferings. The Lone Ranger is in an embarrassing moment of failing to achieve success. Although in the ranks of the playoffs, there is still a certain gap from winning the championship. The Rockets have entered the rebuilding period and have training objects, but the team's space is very limited! The US media revealed a plan that is beneficial to both teams.
According to the news from the US media and the reporter's revelations, the Rockets have prepared a 2+2 for 2+1 transaction plan! They intend to use Eric Gordon , DJ Augustin and 2 second round picks in exchange for Powell, Burke and 1 first round pick! The main purpose of this deal for the Rockets is to reduce their salary pressure and increase their operational flexibility in the future, while the Lone Ranger is eager to obtain better instant players.
Gordon has been playing for the Rockets for a long time. He is an important core player in the Rockets' heyday and has been fighting with Harden for many years. The Rockets also spent a lot of money to get this quality player. In last season, he averaged 18+2 data per game and still performed well. At the age of 31 this year, he is still at the end of his career and still has the strength to help the team reach a higher level. On the offensive end, Gordon's three-pointer is the killer, sure and ruthless! Super long three-pointers and flowing jumpers are also commonplace. Although affected by injuries in recent years and physical fitness has declined, the competitive state is fairly good. As a role player, Gordon also has a good offensive ability with the ball.However, the state will fluctuate and be unstable. It is most suitable if it is used as the third master or role player of the team. Augustine is an offensive point guard with excellent offensive awareness and scoring methods. Although he is short in stature, he is not weak in confrontation ability. He is good at making breakthroughs and passing the ball on the move. He also has a good efficiency outside the three-point line.
Powell of the Lone Ranger is a functional center with basically zero autonomous offensive skills, but with extremely strong pick-and-roll effects and rebounding ability, he is a solid blue-collar player. His performance is neither outstanding nor very good. If he is matched with the right point guard on the court, he can maximize his ability. Powell also has certain hidden dangers of injury and has experienced major injuries from a torn Achilles tendon. Burke is a combo guard who is good at speed and has good offensive strength. Mainly rely on the ball to break through and make a jump shot to score, is a very typical scorer. Not strong in passing ability, good at playing as a substitute and scoring points in chaos.
If Gordon and Augustine join the Lone Ranger, Doncic will get 2 heroes to help him in the future. Gordon can enhance the outside ability of the Lone Ranger, which is very suitable for Doncic's style of play, just like he used to play next to Harden. Gordon's role can be greatly improved, and Doncic can also reduce the consumption of scoring. Augustine can be used as a substitute for the point guard, as the team's sixth man to lead the second team. If this deal is successful, their offensive performance will get more upgrades. The Rockets got the first round of signing and can proceed to the next step and trade. Powell can improve their defensive ability inside, and Burke is likely to be further traded by them! In short, if this transaction is successful, the improvement for the Lone Ranger will be even more obvious!
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