The full interpretation of the Rockets operation: the hard solution ability is upgraded and the body is full. The championship is still retained while retaining the hope of the sprint.

On the first day of the opening of the free market, the construction of the Rockets' core rotation lineup in the new season was basically completed. Overall, the Rockets management is very aggressive and has clear ideas, with both present and future.

The Rockets gave coach Uduka a big contract, retaining key players such as Adams and Van Vreett, and replacing Jaylen Green and Dillon Brooks with Kevin Durant and Finney Smith. Capela brought back a security for the No. 5 position, and using a low-priced contract to keep several old acquaintances to fill the vacancy at the end of the bench. After a series of operations, the Rockets' top-level talent has been upgraded, the lineup depth has been thickened, and the body size advantage has been enlarged.

Judging from public feedback, General Manager Stone's operations won a lot of money, and the new version of the Rockets is regarded as a powerful challenger to the new champion Thunder.

Before the trading deadline of last season, Stone followed Presti's choice of patience, used the full season to inspect the core players of the team, refused to draw conclusions in advance to make reckless transactions, first expose all the problems, and then use the offseason to solve the problems in a concentrated manner. The Rockets suffered a "Black Seven Miracle" in the first round and lost to the Warriors, Stone immediately began to correct the mistakes.

Stone's first operation started very steadily, renewing Adams' contract for 3 years and $39 million. Adams' starting salary is $14.13 million, which is a salary increase compared to the 2024-25 season ($12.6 million), but this contract is very friendly to the Rockets, because the salary cap in the 2025-26 season has increased to $154.647 million, and it is expected to increase by another 7% in the 2026-27 season. By then, Adams' annual salary is $13 million and even the middle class is less than the 2027-28 season. His annual salary will be reduced to $11.87 million, which will reduce the salary burden on the Rockets a lot.

Last season, Adams sent 1.9 blocks every 36 minutes, with a shooting percentage of 60%. He dominated the offensive rebounds with his outstanding body shape and strength, and the combination of the double towers with Shin Kyung became an important weapon for the Rockets. The Rockets use this to increase the ball to keep Adams, which is worth it.

The Rockets renewed their contract with coach Uduka, making him one of the highest annual salary coaches in the league, and this operation does not even need to be considered. Although some people complain that Uduka has few offensive tactics, his super skills in building a defensive system are there, otherwise the Knicks who fired Thibodeau would not have tried to poach.

The core problem exposed by the Rockets last season was that their hard-solving ability was too poor, and their offensive efficiency in the half-field position battle was 22nd, and their scores in 100 rounds were only 106.6 points. The Rockets scored 0.84 points per leg in the regular season, and only 0.88 points in the playoffs. Green's performance disappointed the Rockets. In theory, he certainly still has room for improvement, but the Rockets are preparing to enter the third stage of reconstruction to win the championship.

The Rockets sent Green and Dillon, this year's No. 10 picks and 5 second round picks for Durant. Among the famous stars on the market, Durant is undoubtedly the Rockets' most needed master key to solve problems. The rumors between him and the Rockets have been circulating for a long time. Last season, Durant scored 1.16 points per single, and since the 2015-16 season, Durant has only 2 seasons of singles scored less than 1 point per single. In terms of low-post offense, Shin Kyung was extremely efficient in the regular season last season, but was limited by Draymond Green in the playoffs. Durant scored more than 1 point in the low-post offense in each round in the regular season and playoffs, and the basic set was there. It was a pity that the Rockets lost the defensive gate in this deal, and Dillon, the spiritual leader, seemed to have to be able to fill its vacancy at that time. But thanks to Van Vreet, the Rockets and Van Vreet successfully negotiated. The Rockets rejected Van Vreet's $44.89 million team option. The two sides signed a new two-year contract worth $50 million. The starting salary of $25 million will replace the $44.89 million team option.

Van Van Vritte, who has an annual salary of more than $40 million, was called "high salary and low ability", while Van Vritte, who has $25 million, is worth the money. Don't forget that Van Vreet's salary cut helped the Rockets get a full middle-class special case of $14.1 million, and the Rockets can use it to sign first and then exchange, and all kinds of transactions are not restricted. His sacrifice gives the Rockets more flexibility in subsequent operations. After van Villet's salary cut, there is a guess that the Rockets may choose to clear the edge lineup, fill the vacancy in various positions with basic salary, and strive to avoid taxes. But obviously, the Rockets did not consider tax avoidance after introducing Durant. Boss Fertita had promised that as long as the team can compete for the championship, he would not care about paying luxury tax.

The Rockets renewed Smith Jr.'s contract with $122 million in five years. This price is reasonable for an inside player who can shoot three-pointers, defend, and have both height and athletic ability. Smith Jr. is still in his rookie contract period, and this signing has no impact on the Rockets' cap space in the new season.

The Rockets snatched Finney Smith for $53 million in four years and shocked the league. Judging from the previous information, Finney Smith is more likely to renew the contract with the Lakers, but the Rockets unexpectedly got the forward player without using all the middle class. ESPN data analysis expert Pelton gave an "A" rating.

Fenney-Smith fills out Dillon's vacancy, and he and Dillon each have their own merits. Dillon's mental attributes and ability to bite against the ball are irreplaceable by Finney Smith, but Finney Smith is taller and has a longer wingspan, and has a stronger ability to swing upwards against the opponent's large forwards and even centers.

From the perspective of offensive methods, Dillon has a more skillful attack on his ball, and he can play an important role in hand-handed and unballed cover. Finney Smith does not overstep his power on the offensive end and rarely attacks with the ball. He basically shoots a fixed-point shot and cuts a blank. His fixed-point shooting efficiency is higher than Dillon.

Fenney Smith's advantage over Dillon is that he can play in the fifth position of the small ball, which gives Udu a choice outside of single center and double towers. Last season, whether Shin Kyung and Adams were present alone or both were present at the same time, the Rockets' net score in 100 rounds was positive.. But because the Rockets did not have a qualified small ball No. 5 position, when neither of them was present, the Rockets' net win in a hundred rounds was negative. In some games, Finney Smith, Durant and Smith Jr. will form the Rockets' final lineup, with both offense and defense and not lacking in height.

After confirming the introduction of Finney Smith, Stone gave fans another surprise. "Piece King" Capela returns and he will sign a three-year, $21.5 million full guarantee contract. Considering that Uduka has been saving the risk of using Adams with potential injuries, and the lively center market this year is generally hoarding the inside, Capela's return undoubtedly provides the Rockets' fifth position with insurance.

The Rockets' offensive rebounding rate is probably going to be overwhelming in the new season. Adams' offensive rebounding rate last season was 21.8%, while Shin Kyung was 11.4%, adding Capela with 15.8%. Can the Rockets, who averaged 18.1 points in the regular season, raise this data to 20 points?

Stone renewed Jeff Green (basic salary), Aaron Holiday (basic salary), and Tate (3 million annual salary), filling other vacancies in the lineup. It seems that the Rockets still lack the depth of the backcourt and the shooting resources are not enough, but it is obvious that the Rockets have chosen to prioritize the size of the frontcourt. The depth of the backcourt and the shooting resources can only be explored internally, and they are expected to make progress by young players such as Shepard, Smith Jr., and Amen.

The Rockets will pay luxury tax for the first time in 10 years in the new season. It is worth paying luxury tax for such a championship-winning lineup that has both top-level talent and strong depth.

What's more, the Rockets did not withdraw from the trading market after forming this lineup. Any trading involving superstars (such as Antetokounmpo) can be participated. In the new season, the Rockets have 6 players in the range of $10 million to $34 million, with rich draft pick resources.

can retain the possibility of future Soha stars while upgrading the lineup. Stone's outbreak after enduring for 5 years may make him the best general manager next season.