In the past two days, the Rockets have been in a trading whirlpool. The two cores have applied for a deal, and the team will face reconstruction.
At this time, the team suddenly showed a good hand, they sent Covington away in exchange for the old Ariza.
According to ESPN Woshen reports, the Rockets and the Blazers have reached a deal, and the team sent Covington to get Ariza+2020 and 2021 first round signings.
It seems inappropriate to swap the two. Ariza is already a 35-year-old veteran. His scoring ability and defensive ability are not as good as the original Rockets, let alone Covington. It can be said that he is just Covington's subordinate replacement.
But for the Rockets that are about to rebuild, the two first-round picks are very important for them. They have already begun to plan ahead for the departure of Harden and Westbrook.
Now, Harden has rejected the two-year 103 million super contract. He will definitely leave the team. With him as the core of the eight-year team building, the Rockets will enter a long period of reconstruction after leaving Harden. They need fresh blood to supplement the team's combat effectiveness.
Ariza will come to the Rockets for the third time, 09-10 season, 14-18 season he is a member of the team, next season he will play for this team again.
On the one hand, his salary is relatively low. On the other hand, the team may no longer value the team record in recent years. They will consider more first-round signings and training young players.
On the other hand, the Trail Blazers will become the fourth team in the career of the 30-year-old Covington. He played fairly well in the Rockets this year and is a relatively standard 3D player.
used to be the Rockets will not let him go easily, but now they should think more about rebuilding.
