If Adams leaves the Rockets, can he sign one player to upgrade to the inside? Houston is expected to create a shooting center combination

31-year-old veteran center Adams is still regarded as the main target of renewal by the Rockets. It is reported that the Rockets intend to keep two veterans, Van Vreet and Adams, to enrich the lineup. Next season, Van Vreet remains the main point guard of the Rockets, and Adams remains Shin Kyung's first substitute. Some experts even said that the Rockets should renew Adams with a three-year, 40 million contract.

However, many teams in the league are coveting Adams, especially the defensive toughness shown by the veteran in the playoffs, which makes these teams want to sign him. The Rockets don't seem to have much advantage in their competition with them - the Rockets can't give Adams too big a contract, and the Rockets can't seem to let Adams see hope of winning the championship. Moreover, teams like the Lakers and Clippers that need centers have much bigger markets than Rockets, which is a huge attraction for veteran Adams.

In fact, according to the Rockets' follower reporter Kelly Ico, even if Adams is poached by other teams, Manager Stone has another solution, which is to quickly win the Bucks' main center Lopez to join. If the veteran center who averages 13 points and three-point shooting percentage is as high as 37%, the Rockets will create an inside lineup that focuses on shooting.

Just imagine if Adams joins other teams, then Lopez is Adams' tie. He can protect the basket, have a tall figure, and even shoot three-pointers. His mid-range inside scoring ability is much better than Adams. So, although Lopez is older, compared with Adams, Lopez obviously won a complete victory in offense and shooting.

Moreover, Lopez has always been one of the best blockers in the league this season. If the Rockets really want to sign him, their inside strength will not decline because of Adams' departure, but will improve on the offensive end. Think about it, next season, the Rockets will have three centers who can shoot three-pointers, namely Lopez, Smith Jr. and Langdale. Moreover, Smith Jr.'s three-point shooting percentage this season is as high as 35%, and Langdale's three-point shooting percentage is as high as 42%. In addition, Lopez, with a 37% three-point shooting percentage, even if the Rockets don't know how to shoot three-pointers, they can still create a shooting inside configuration.

Moreover, Shen Jing's defense has been improving. Langdale himself is a good basket protector and excellent defense ability at the basket. With the existence of Lopez, this lineup can not only score at low points, but also shoot three-pointers at high positions, and also have good inside defense ability. In addition, Shen Jing's omnipotent passing ability, so even if Adams is snatched away by other teams, the Rockets don't have to be anxious. Lopez is the Rockets' best reinforcement target. As long as they can get him, the Rockets' bad outside shooting ability will improve quickly.

If you can really sign Lopez with a middle-class contract, then the Rockets' No. 5 position will be upgraded, and the Rockets will create a shooting inside combination next season. I also hope that Shin Kyung can practice three-pointers this offseason, so that the Rockets can say goodbye to Adams.