Experts give tips for the Rockets: Chase Ingram! Group 3 giants with Shin Kyung + Durant, 4 veterans become bargaining chips

On September 18, theoretically speaking, the Rockets are now strong and no longer need to introduce new players. Even if they still have a player position vacant, there is no need to sign new players. Retaining a player position can increase the flexibility of the lineup; if the Rockets want to complete the transaction, then this player quota will be very important.

The Rockets now have 2 to 3 players in each position, and there are all-rounders like Tate, Amen Thompson, and Ethan. Therefore, there should be no new signings for the 18-man lineup now. After all, the Rockets are now 1.2 million US dollars away from the first hard salary cap. Once this cordon is exceeded, the Rockets will pay more luxury taxes next season, which is completely unnecessary, as former Rockets player Beverly said not long ago: He has been training with the Rockets for a few weeks, and the Rockets almost signed him at that time, but because the Rockets are about to hit the hard salary cap, they finally gave up.

However, if the Rockets really want to win the championship, then after the new season begins, they can continue to introduce star players based on the team's performance, such as Ingram, the Raptors star. NBA expert Rohan Blumhart gave the Rockets a suggestion. He believed that the Rockets should chase Ingram and let him form the Rockets' own "big three" with Durant and Shin Kyung. In this way, the Rockets have a chance to win the championship.

Although Ingram only played 18 games in the regular season last season, he averaged 33 minutes per game and contributed 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.9 steals, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 37.4%. Moreover, Ingram is just over 28 years old, which is the golden age of a player. The expert believes that the Rockets have already passed the time to play, and they are trying to win Durant, which is a sign of their desire to compete for the championship. Although the team includes stars like Shin Kyung, Durant, Smith Jr., and veterans like Van Vreett, their lineup is also one of the most powerful rosters in the NBA, they are really a little short of elite teams. For example, the Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves and Warriors are all competitors of the Rockets. If the Rockets want to stand out, they must further upgrade their lineup.

Shen Jing has become one of the core members of the Rockets this summer, but Durant is about to be 37 years old. The Rockets cannot waste time at all, after all, the Rockets' championship window period is only two or three years. If there is another star next to Shin Kyung and Durant, such as Ingram, the Rockets seem to be closer to the championship. This expert believes that Durant is older and Ingram can create shooting opportunities by himself. He is also a striker with very strong scoring ability; and Shin Kyung can pass the ball. If the Rockets can get a real wing scorer, he will make great contributions to the Rockets' winning.

Ingram is good at breaking through and shooting in the middle, and his outstanding height can make him beat the opponent's small defender. In the playoffs, when Durant and Shin Kyung are strictly guarded, Ingram will open up the situation for the Rockets. Moreover, the Rockets still have a lot of bargaining chips, such as newly signed center Capela, forward Finney Smith, as well as two basic players, Aaron Holiday and Tate, who can all become the targets of the Rockets' trade.

Packing with these four players (or several of them) can make the Raptors seriously consider whether to send Ingram to Houston; in this way, once the Rockets really get Ingram, they will be closer to the championship.