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Rockets renew their contract for two substitutes at the base salary? 4+2 engineers fill the wing depth, the 39-year-old veteran retreats to the second line

8:31pm, 29 May 2025【Basketball】

No matter how the Rockets management chooses to operate this summer, considering the roster of each team, it can have up to 15 players, and a strong substitute is also indispensable. Then, compared to players who are deliberately looking for it in the market but may not be suitable for you, if conditions permit, it is better to leave some old ministers.

It seems that the local media also believes that the Rockets should focus on retaining the core lineup framework, especially if they can renew their contracts with two substitutes at a basic salary, it will inevitably be a bonus operation. Among them, engineer Jesseon Tate can fill the wing depth. Although 39-year-old veteran Jeff Green is likely to retreat to the second line, he can still bring some invisible help to the team.

In fact, many people don't know that Jay Sean Tate is the oldest player in the Rockets. When he joined the Rockets, James Harden has not even left. Jay Sean Tate, as a undrafted draft, worked very hard on the court. Although his outside shooting has been unstable, he is a panacea. Especially when the Rockets didn't have so many high-level rookies, Jay Sean Tate was entrusted with an important task, providing support to the Rockets from defenders to power forward positions, including support, defense and rebounding.

However, due to the continuous introduction of strong players on the front line, Jayshaun Tate completely fell out of the rotation lineup this season, and the data seemed a bit bleak, and he could only score 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. Under the long-term distant battle, Jay Sean Tate's condition is difficult to guarantee. His free throw shooting percentage is less than 70%, even lower than many centers, which is definitely unreasonable. Of course, if Jay Shaun Tate stays at the team at a basic salary, it will definitely be very good. When there are injuries or rotational states, Jay Shaun Tate can also act as a surprise player, especially considering that he only celebrated his 30th birthday at the beginning of next season, and his combat power is stronger than most players.

As for Jeff Green, he probably can't play even if the Rockets are in a tidy manner. This season, Jeff Green can only average 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. But most teams actually need veterans, not to mention that young teams like the Rockets, Jeff Green entered the rotation lineup in the playoffs. Although he has a little playing time, it also shows that in the eyes of the Rockets coaching team, especially coach Amy Udoka, Jeff Green still has a certain effect. If he is willing to return for the basic salary, I believe most fans will also agree with this operation.

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