Famous reporter said that the Rockets draft day will definitely trade! Who should Stone exchange for superstars? 89% of fans choose Green

On June 9, Grant Hughes, a famous reporter from "Open-Air Stand", believed that the Rockets will definitely trade on draft day. In his article, he pointed out that the Rockets are the second most likely team to complete the transaction on the draft day, second only to the Brooklyn Nets, and the possibility of trading is higher than that of Hornets, Spurs, Thunder and other teams.

Hughes wrote: "The Rockets have so many assets, coupled with the growing trading rumors, make it a team that will inevitably take action on the draft night."

"Jaylen Green signed a three-year $105 million contract extension last summer, which seems to be designed to facilitate transactions, and Shin Kyung is now an All-Star player with a lower than the maximum salary contract. In addition, a large number of players in the rookie contract, the No. 10 draft pick, and the Bag The Rockets have all imaginable trading chips for the Rockets, including the Suns' first round picks in 2027. "In view of the Rockets already having elite defense, they need a star-level scorer to upgrade their lineup, and they are ready to complete a big deal. Don't be surprised if they reach a deal on draft night."

Many previous reports said that the Rockets have long been associated with superstars such as Antetokounmpo and Durant. So, which young player should the Rockets use as the core to quote superstars?

Houcheng media The Dream Shake conducted a fan survey, and the results showed that 89% of fans chose Jaylen Green, 9% of fans chose Shin Kyung, and only 2% of fans chose Amen Thompson. Previously, it was reported that Amen Thompson was the only non-sale product in the Rockets.

Given the number of assets the Rockets can provide, the team is likely to start trading negotiations around the No. 10 pick in the near future. The Rockets are indeed more likely to trade the No. 10 pick than to choose another rookie.

In the past two years, the Rockets have had to adopt the so-called "draft and hide it" strategy. In 2024, they selected Shepard with the Tanhua lottery, but the defender averaged only 12.6 minutes in 52 games. The situation is similar for Whitmore, who selected in 2023, with his average playing time this season dropping from 18.7 minutes to 16.2 minutes. There is really not enough room for more rookies in the current rotation lineup.