Harden rejected the Rockets’ two-year contract extension of 103 million. This also means that in the summer of 2022, he will have the opportunity to jump out of his contract. In fact, there is not much time left for the Rockets. If Harden insists on leaving the team, The Rockets have 3 windows left to operate, mid next season, tomorrow summer, mid 21-22 season. And if Harden believes that the Nets are his next stop, there will only be one window period left for the Rockets to trade, because no team will be willing to take risks in the summer, just for Harden’s 1-year use right to spend. Big chips and rocket deals. What should the Rockets do? Watching while walking, doesn’t mean Harden will stay with the Rockets all the time next season. Maybe the Rockets can complete the reconstruction work in the middle of the season?
US media "FW" reporter Martinez wrote that the Rockets now want a first-round pick and want a young core to build the team. The Nets are reluctant to give it, but some teams can afford it, and they have a lot of chips. Who? warrior. Martinez cited the deal: the Warriors sent Wiseman, Wiggins, and Pascal + two first-round picks, in exchange for Harden from the Rockets. Is this deal worthwhile for the Warriors? Z2z
Clay is reimbursed for the new season. The outside world is not optimistic about this Warriors. They are in the same situation as last season, except that they have been replaced from Russell to Wiggins. In addition, Ubre and Wiseman have been added. But at the same time, they are facing high luxury tax pressure. Will the Warriors make the top four in the Western Conference next season? You must know that in the previous seasons, the Warriors have developed a dependency on Durant, and there is no Durant Warriors. Indeed, Curry can lead the team alone, but he has struggled very much, especially after losing Clay. Can Oublay and Wiggins share the pressure on Curry? Maybe not, because the Warriors have enough threat points. In the past, there were three: Clay, Curry, and Durant. Now there is only one Curry left. The Warriors need to be super giant, and they need the determination to break the boat.
Of course, with Harden and Curry, the Warriors' defense will definitely have problems, but when Clay returns, this Warriors will become very scary. Harden can be the main ball-holding point, and Clay can go to position 3. , The Splash Brothers can still run without the ball, and Green, who has excellent series ability, is expected to return to its former height. But this is also an adventure. Who knows if Harden is compatible with this warrior? This requires an opportunity: the Warriors struggled in the first half of next season.
Similarly, this deal is very profitable for the Rockets. Wall is like a scratch card. The Rockets cannot pin all their hopes on him. What's more, the Rockets are now filled with a large number of draft picks. The only ones that are truly competitive are Gordon and Tower. Ke, Green, Cousins, Wood, House, McLemore. Sending away Westbrook, the Rockets got back at least one first-round pick. This is a good start. With Harden’s deal, they will definitely hope to get more chips. Wiggins, the young core, although they have never proven themselves. . Pascal, an excellent wing player, he is a combat-oriented titan, and Wiseman is the second place. If the Rockets can get these three, with Wood, they can directly complete the reconstruction work! In addition, it also frees up salary space, why not do it?
In fact, many American media believe that the trade of Westbrook is just the beginning of the Rockets' rebuilding. They must send Harden as soon as possible, because the later the delay, the worse for the Rockets, and the capital for the Rockets’ reconstruction is the youth and the first-round signing . In the Nets' view, Harden will take the initiative to shoot after the contract expires. For the Rockets, their task is even simpler. Before Harden's contract expires, they strive to get the best chips. If the Warriors are really willing to take out Wiseman and Wiggins for a deal, and also catch two first-round picks, the Rockets shouldn't refuse. As for Harden, after bidding farewell to the Rockets, all his boss privileges are gone.