OK! The first round pick is 1 for 1! The Rockets tried their best

This year, Iko has made a comeback with his reputation. When the whole world is not optimistic that the Rockets can win Durant, it is the first time he revealed that the Rockets are close to completing the transaction. Afterwards, even though the Suns were ridiculed and revealed that the information was untrue, he insisted on his source of information and finally survived the deal.

So recently many fans have asked him about the latest news about the Rockets and know that he is reliable.

The biggest question is why the Rockets traded Cam Whitmore, and it would be fine if they traded, why only the second round of chips are no different from Cabbage. (2026 Bulls Sign, 2029 Kings Sign)

Iko responded. In fact, the fans have thought of the questions that Stone has already thought about. Whitmore himself was sent away on the eve of the draft.

Draft Night Rockets tried to exchange him for the final pick in the first round, and the Rockets had already put the asking price down very low, which basically means that a first-round draft pick was exchanged for him. Unfortunately, the market value of the White Devils is really lacking.

Based on his ability to show last season and market reaction, it is an indisputable fact that his current value is lower than the 20th pick in the elective period.

After failing in the first round of the deal and consulting the opinions of Whitmore's agents, the Rockets finally chose to respect the players' wishes, prioritize their development opportunities rather than simply dragging down the players' playing value for economic interests. In the end, they chose the Wizards who were close to their hometown (Washington) and in the reconstruction period and could provide playing time. This was the best solution at the time.

Iko believes that the Rockets can indeed save Whitmore until the middle of the season, but this requires Whitmore to force the rotation, and given the depth of the Rockets' lineup, the possibility is very low. This transaction is the best compromise between the two parties under real conditions.

So, don’t scold the management, and work hard! There is indeed no team willing to make a first-round pick. Now we can only wish the White Demon the best to achieve the level we deserve!

In addition, Rockets fans are more concerned about, with the Rockets' 14-man roster finalizing, what other ways can the Rockets continue to strengthen with no salary space at the moment?

Iko believes that the Rockets' reinforcement this year has basically ended, and the team can only start with players with two-way contracts. The team currently has one of the two-way contracts, which is Kevin Harris, who was just signed half a month ago.

One of the other two contracts is probably waiting for Enfalee Dangte's injury situation. The guy had a dunk at the beginning of the second-to-last game in the Xia Lian League. It is estimated that the team will sign back after evaluating his injury.

The last two-way contract will be hard work. The player Kam Matthews, who originally signed the EX-10 contract this year, was the focus of observation, but this guy is still too rough in playing basketball, and his offensive level is not considered professional player level at all. The stealing ability that was so hyped in college was not reflected.

So I guess the Rockets will throw him to the Vipers in the first year and observe it.

Iko said that the Rockets' next lineup adjustment node should be December 15 this year. Only then will Jeff Green, Jaysham Tate, Holiday and others be eligible for trading.