The Rockets, Celtics and the Bucks are planning a three-party deal? Antetokounmpo partnered with Tatum?

NBA playoffs to the eastern and western finals, the four teams, Thunder, Timberwolves, Pacers and Knicks, finally broke through. The defending champion Celtics failed to continue their glory. Not only was they eliminated by the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs, but the star Tatum also missed a year due to Achilles tendon surgery, making it difficult for the regular season next season. The Bucks' situation is not optimistic. Antetokounmpo's team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, and Lillard suffered the same injury as Tatum. No one believed that this team could reshape their glory, including Antetokounmpo himself. Although the Rockets also missed the opportunity to advance to the second round of the playoffs, fortunately no one was plagued by injuries. Referring to the rise mode of the Thunder this season, the young Rockets' future is bright. Recently, there is a trading rumor related to these three teams, so let’s take a look together.

According to the recommendation of the US media "FW", the Rockets, Bucks and Celtics will negotiate on a three-party transaction price. If the negotiations go smoothly, Antetokounmpo, a member of the seventh consecutive first-team best team, will go to Boston to assist Tatum. Jaylen Brown and Ju Holiday are expected to join the Rockets. The specific trading plan is:

1. The Rockets send Jaylen Green + Fred Van Vritte (sign first and then exchange) + Reed Shepard + 2025 Suns' first round pick (10th pick) + 2027 Suns' first round pick Ju Holiday + Jaylen Brown;

2. The Celtics send Jaylen Brown + Ju Holiday + 2029 Celtics' first round pick;

3. The Bucks send Antetokounmpo to Jaylen Green + Fred Van Vritte + Reed Shepard + 2025 Suns' first round pick (10th pick) + 2027 Suns' first round pick + 2029 Celtics' first round pick.

This is a deal that brings the Rockets closer to the NBA championship. Jaylen Brown and Ju Holiday were both heroes of the Celtics' championship last season, with rich experience in the competition and sufficient hard strength. VanVleet's contract has team options, and he is trying to fight for a big contract with longer years and still maintaining a salary level of $40 million, which makes the Rockets management embarrassed. Jaylen Green's performance in the playoffs was disappointing, and he seemed unable to do so when facing opponents with stronger defense and stronger physical strength. Shepard did not show the strength that the draft was as good as the one that Tanhua should have. Head coach Uduka would rather believe in Aaron Holiday with a basic salary. Therefore, this operation is expected to significantly enhance the overall strength of the Rockets.

Tatum's injury has made the Celtics' prospects for the championship worrying. Antetokounmpo is a self-contained player. Even if he does not have a capable helper around him, he has the ability to bring the Bucks into the playoffs. The Celtics' championship team is still there, Derek White, Porzingis, and Prichard all have good abilities. Antetokounmpo only needs to lead them through the regular season and wait for Tatum's smooth return. Lillard's injury caused the Bucks management to think of rebuilding, and Antetokounmpo also had the idea of ​​changing the environment. The strong champion point guard Van Vleet, the talented Jaylen Green, Shepard, who has a bright future and the three first-round picks were in line with Antetokounmpo's trading expectations. The Bucks management can continue to seek deals between Lillard and Van Jordan to accumulate more rebuilding assets.

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