US media suggests that the Rockets use the No. 10 pick + Whitmore for the No. 26 pick + Johnson

Two years ago, the New York Post reporter Brian Lewis revealed that the Nets are planning to pack their No. 21 and No. 22 to exchange for a lotto or mid-round sign. Some draft experts expect the Nets to target potential star Cam Whitmore.

The Nets focused on Whitmore before the draft, whose performance during the interview was satisfactory, comparing himself to Mikal Bridges.

At that time, Whitmore was considered to be the top ten or even top five talented rookies in 2023. Unexpectedly, he fell all the way and was picked up by the Rockets with the No. 20 sign. The Nets general manager could only sigh that the Rockets were so lucky. In the end, he chose Noah Cloney with the No. 21 pick and Darick Whitehead with the No. 22 pick.

The Nets have four first-round picks this year, but the combined value is not as good as a No. 1 pick. Now New York reporter Brian Lewis has revealed that the Nets are planning to trade upward, and they may use Cam Johnson, the first-round final draft pick or future draft pick to exchange for the second lottery in 2025.

The Rockets have the No. 10 draw and don't know which one to choose. After being eliminated in the playoffs, Uduka said that the Rockets need shooters with 50% shooting percentage and 90% free throw percentage.

The US media clutchpoints suggest that the Rockets use the No. 10 pick to add Whitmore to the No. 26 pick and Johnson.

Special plan: The Rockets sent Whitmore, the No. 10 draw in 2025, Landale and Holiday Jr. (the top who matched the salary), and got Cam Johnson and the No. 26 draw from the Nets.

Uduka is a very stubborn head coach. He once said that he would consider increasing the playoff rotation, but in the end he would still be an eight-player rotation. Langdale only played 5 minutes in the playoffs, and Holiday Jr. only had 27 minutes. As for Whitmore, who has strong scoring ability and can shoot three-pointers to open up the space, he has been forgotten by Uduka.

When reporters asked about Shepard and Whitmore at the season summary meeting, Uduka said he would consider increasing their playing time next season. Of course, Uduka has broken his promise many times. Whitmore may continue to be on the bench next season. Shepard's situation may be better, after all, he is appreciated by his boss Fertitta.

For Nets management, Whitmore has excellent athletic ability, explosive ball commerce, and potential for explosive scoring. For Whitmore, playing at the Nets should have more chances of playing than staying with the Rockets.

Rockets once introduced Cam Johnson's college senior Reggie Brock, and Uduka hopes that the latter can play a role in opening up space. But in the end, Reggie Brock only played for the Rockets for one season, averaging 9.5 minutes per game to score 2.2 points and a three-point shooting percentage of 40.3%.

Cam Johnson is 29 years old and is 2.03 meters tall. He averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in 31.6 minutes this season, shooting percentage of 47.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 39%, and free throw shooting percentage of 89.3%. From the data perspective, Kam Johnson is a shooter who meets Uduka's requirements. He has also had many scandals with the Rockets.

The Nets once wanted to exchange Cam Johnson for two first-round picks, but no team was willing to pay this price. Now that Cam Johnson's four-year $108.2 million contract has expired in two years, the Nets are considering trading him again.

The American media clutchpoints believe that this is a win-win transaction plan, and both teams will win the needs.

Some Rockets fans support the trade to Cam Johnson, let him and Amen partner on the front line, let Dillon be the starting shooting guard, and let Jaylen Green leave.

Another part of Rockets fans think that Cam Johnson is just a role player and is not worth paying for him the number 10 signing.