Having become respectable again this season and in the race to participate in the play-in tournament, the Rockets are ambitious. So ambitious that they could try a big move before the trade deadline… and sacrifice Jalen Green?
A few days ago, we were talking about the Rockets’ interest in Nets player Mikal Bridges. The latter being untouchable in Brooklyn, the discussions did not go very far but it shows one thing: Houston is testing the waters to try to strengthen its squad with the aim of qualifying for the Playoffs.
According to the insiderESPN Zach Lowe, the name of Jalen Green thus comes up in rumors, even in certain discussions. The young rear (21 years old) could indeed represent the Rockets’ main bargaining chip if a big transfer opportunity were to present themselves to them by Thursday evening.
Zach Lowe in this article says “I’d expect the #Rockets to tread carefully” — which aligns with what I’m hearing.
Anything is possible. Nothing is off the table. But Houston is looking for the right deal, not just any deal.
— Roosh (@RooshWilliams) February 2, 2024
Second choice in the 2021 Draft, Jalen Green has had ups and downs since the start of his NBA career in Houston.
These ups and downs also characterize his current campaign, with him averaging 18.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists with less than 42% shooting success and only 32% from 3-point range. . Not great production. While the trick pivot Alperen Sengun has quite clearly established himself as the best player on the team and other youngsters stand out (Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr.), Green struggles to confirm the expectations placed on him. in him.
At the same time, Jalen Green is only 21 years old and still full of potential. The boy’s talent is undeniable, as are his athletic qualities. This is why it represents both a potential bargaining chip in a big deal but also a part that could allow Rockets to take flight in the future.
????Has Jalen Green’s recent success increased his trade value or made him untouchable?
(Reminder: He’s 21 years old)
????Last 6 games:
27.5 PPG
6.7 RPG
4.0 APG
49.6 FG%
????Developing into a top tier NBA talent can be as difficult mentally as it is physically. Trolls make it that… pic.twitter.com/PkvUZDApZv
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) February 2, 2024
The good current dynamic of Jalen Green – 27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists at 50% shooting in 6 games – is enough to give Houston leaders pause. The kid grows in power and his value on the market therefore increases accordingly. But this Jalen Green is also the Jalen Green that the Rockets were hoping for when they selected him with their second pick in the draft. So what will Houston do?
If we had to bet our house, it looks like the Rockets are keeping Jalen Green in their draft.
It still seems early to part with it, unless you get back a superstar you can’t miss (but who?). Houston has managed to lay a solid foundation on which to build. Rockets do not need to be in win-now mode. So let’s give Green a little more time to show what he’s really capable of.
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Source texte : ESPN
2024-02-03 13:10:00
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