The total salary is close to 200 million! The Rockets have not left much time for Shepard, and Uduka has no excuses

The Rockets' total salary in the first phase of reconstruction is in the downstream of the league. Although there is no playoff income, it has little spending and can still make a lot of profits. The Rockets entered the second stage of reconstruction and invited Uduka to sign several new players at a premium, with increased salary expenditure and significantly improved team performance. Last season, they reached the second in the Western Conference and returned to the playoffs.

Although the Rockets were eliminated early, the team's defense is already at the top level in the league and there is a lack of a star on the offensive end. Uduka wanted Durant, and Stone also thought it was a good opportunity, so the Rockets and the Suns reached a big deal.

Adams and Van Jordan stayed in the team, Smith Jr. renewed their contract, and new players such as Durant also officially announced that the Rockets' total salary is now close to $200 million.

NBA salary experts say the Rockets currently have 14 players on the roster, with a total salary of $194.3 million. According to the rules, the Rockets are currently only $1.6 million away from the first hard hat, making it difficult to sign a player again. The Rockets can also choose to cut off unsecured players to make room. Ginathan Williams' salary of $2.27 million next season is currently insured.

Many Rockets fans believe that the team still needs to sign a defender. General Manager Stone said in the latest interview that the Rockets' cap space is full and the lineup is basically finalized.

Shepard is a double-athlete guard who is optimistic about the Rockets' management, but he doesn't have much time left. If Shepard still cannot enter the rotation next season, he may face the same ending as Jaylen Green and Whitmore.

Rockets general manager Stone puts pressure on Shepard in the latest interview: I like the team we are now. Shepard had to play a very good performance for us, which was a must.

Although Jaylen Green performed poorly last season's playoffs, his regular season performance (average of 21 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game) is worth his contract (annual salary of $12.48 million). But Shepard's performance obviously does not match his salary.

Shepard averaged 12.6 minutes per game in the regular season last season and scored 4.4 points, shooting 35.1% from the field, and his annual salary reached $10.1 million. Shepard's performance is not as good as Holiday, whose annual salary is only half that of the former.

Shepard's annual salary next season is $10.6 million, and the next two seasons will be $11.1 million and $14.04 million (team option). The Rockets' future salary space is tight, and if Shepard can't play, Stone can only use him to attack.

Shepard said that he has been training hard and is excited to play with Durant.

Shepard was selected for the Rockets' Summer League roster. Jackson, who serves as the head coach of the Rockets Summer United, expressed his hope that Shepard can play aggressively and speed up the game. As a point guard, he should look for shooting opportunities and cooperate with his teammates.

Last season, Rockets head coach Uduka also expressed many times that she hopes Shepard dares to take action and not be afraid of his head and tail.

Stone admitted in an interview that Uduka wanted to trade for Durant, but he also said that everyone agreed on this decision, not just one person's idea.

Jaylen Green is gone, Durant is here, Stone has tried his best to meet Uduka's requirements, and he has no excuses.

After coaching the Rockets, Wuduka repeatedly blamed the players after losing the game and would not take the initiative to take responsibility. Previously, Rockets fans would focus their firepower on Jaylen Green, but now the latter has gone to the Suns.

Uduka, who lacks offensive tactics, implies that the Rockets lack a star who can score at critical moments, and Stone brought Durant.

The Rockets need money to pay and people to give to Uduka. In the new season, he needs to prove that he is worthy of these investments.