New targets emerge, Rockets are interested in Wizards striker, and two advantages are perfectly adapted to the team s lineup

After nearly two weeks of negotiations, the Rockets may no longer have the intention to get too involved with the Suns. The team gave a quote for Jaylen Green + No. 10 and made it clear that they would not put three players, Jay, Ethan and Shepard, into the deal. Now they only need to wait for the final result, which does not prevent them from finding other reinforcement goals.

Not long ago, Clutch Points reporter Brett Siegel said that according to the news he received, the Rockets have begun looking for shooters in the league to strengthen their outside shooting ability in the new season, and they are very interested in Wizards player Keithport.

As the 15th pick in the first round of the 21st year, Keesport's draft pick is even one higher than the current Rockets' new core Elperen Shinkin, but since entering the league, the roles of the two have been completely different. He is not like Shin Kyung who entered the league at the age of 18. Keithport was already 22 years old when he was selected. Often, such players are labeled by everyone in the league, that is, "immediate combat power."

However, as a 22-year-old player who can still be selected at the 15th pick, Keesport's growth process is also quite inspiring. During his four years at Gonzaga, he grew up step by step to the core of the team. From a rookie who averaged 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in the first season to the end of his senior season, Keesport averaged 18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in the season, and was finally selected to realize his NBA dream.

After coming to the Wizards, his stable catch and shooting allowed him to quickly find his role in the team. The rookie averaged 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35%. In the second season, he increased his score to 11.1 points, and his shooting percentage reached 49.7%, and his three-point shooting percentage also reached 42.4%.

In the game, Keithport never occupies the ball. He often lies in the bottom corner, waiting for the shells sent by his teammates to give his opponent a heavy blow. Although four seasons have passed, Keithport's highest score in the season is only 13.4 points, with his stable performance, he still won a four-year, $54 million contract renewal given by the Wizards.

For the Rockets, they are looking for players like Keithport. Currently, Van Vleet, Jaylen Green, and Amen Thompson are already on the team. She may have to add Shepherd next season. Therefore, the team needs a player with excellent catch and shoot skills and stable outside to enrich their tactical styles, and more than half of Keesport's shots come from catch and shoot, which just meets the team's requirements.

At the same time, his four-year, $54 million contract is also quite friendly to the Rockets. After the team renewed contracts with Adams and VanVleet this year, there may be only a full middle class of $15 million left. Judging from the current situation where the highest maximum salary in the league is close to $70 million, it is not easy to find a powerful helper in the league of $15 million. Keithport's annual salary of more than $10 million will have a much smaller impact on the team's contract renewal of Jia, Ethan, Amen and other players in the future.

As for how the Rockets can get Keithport, it is actually not complicated. For the Wizards who are still in the reconstruction period, the team values ​​the most in the future draft resources. In addition to the 6th pick in the first round, they also have an 18-pin pick in the first round in 25 years. The Rockets can use Landal + No. 10 in the first round, and trade with the Wizards to get Keithport + No. 18 in the first round.

This deal gives the Wizards more say in the draft, whether it is choosing two lottery picks or packaging and upward trading, there is a greater possibility of speeding up their pace of reconstruction. The Rockets can give young players little room to grow, so it is a very good result to be able to retain a first-round draft pick while getting Keithport, the imminent combat power. What do you think the Rockets want to get Keithport? Welcome to leave a message for discussion!