Offseason Trading Rating Rockets Get A

Since the offseason, for different goals in the new season, some teams have adopted salary cuts, while some teams have strengthened their goal for the championship next season.

After Tatum's Achilles' torn tendon, the Celtics immediately performed a strong salary cut. They traded Holiday and Porzingis, and gave up Horford's contract renewal. This operation successfully reduced their salary to below the luxury tax line. However, in this way, the Celtics faced the problem of serious lack of depth in the frontcourt in the new season, especially in the absence of their superstars.

, and teams that are determined to win the championship, such as the Rockets, have conducted strong reinforcement operations. Today, ESPN reporters wrote an article to analyze the Rockets' operations. For various Rockets' transactions, the reporter gave an A rating, and among the offseason-to-day trading ratings, only two teams have obtained A's trades.

In the opinion of this reporter, the Rockets took an important step in the 2026 championship battle. They have successfully introduced two finals MVP Durant while still maintaining the depth of the lineup.

What is commendable about the Rockets' operation is that they seized the opportunity to trade Durant at a reasonable price and used VanVleet's contract to win a non-tax middle class special case, which allowed the Rockets to sign experienced 3D wing player Finney Smith to make up for the losses caused by Dillon Brooks' departure.

Look at the Rockets' forward group, led by Durant, Finney Smith, Amen Thompson, Ethan, Jeff Green, Tate, Okogie, Jabbarry Smith Jr., eight forward swingers! Luxury!

4 years ago today, Houston embarked on the road to reconstruction. After four years of unremitting efforts, the Rockets' lineup has approached complete. What makes the coach most gratified is that the Rockets' lineup's defensive ability is currently ranked at the forefront of the league. In the just-concluded season, their defensive efficiency is 111.7, ranking sixth in the league.