5 rounds of missed! Kelly Iko: Multiple teams compete for Aquaman, and the Rockets are likely to be unable to retain him

On May 23, according to Rockets reporter Kelly Iko, several teams have planned to offer Adams a full middle class or above contract this summer. This season, Adams played in 58 regular season games, scoring 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. He averaged 5.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in the playoffs. Adams' outstanding performance has won the attention of many teams. It is reported that Adams is interested in as many as 11 teams including the Lakers, Spurs, Pelicans, Cavaliers, Celtics, Knicks. Among them are teams willing to provide Adams with a full middle class contract or above.

Middle last season, the Rockets got Adams through a trade and sent out three second round picks and Oladipo. Oladipo was obtained from the Thunder by the Rockets before sending Kevin Porter and two second rounds. In other words, if Adams leaves as a free agent, it is equivalent to losing 5 second round picks. In fact, the Rockets' team building plan this summer is not very clear. According to NBC reporter Kurt Helin, the Rockets intend to send out All-Star center Shin Kyung and traded to get Bucks forward Antetokounmpo. If this deal is reached, there is really no need for the Rockets to continue to retain Adams with a big contract.

According to Mike Scotto, the Rockets' management currently only regards Amen Thompson as a non-sale product, which means that the Rockets may put anyone except Amen Thompson in the deal. Rockets general manager Stone said at a press conference at the end of the season that the Rockets will remain aggressive in the trading market this summer, but will not blindly complete some trades that are not conducive to the team's long-term construction. In general, the Rockets have no clear plans, and everything will change with the market conditions.