Exchange for three goals/White/Morant to reinforce? The media revealed that Van Jordan has the right to veto the trade, and the Rockets are subject to multiple restrictions

On November 2, due to the conflict between Morant and the Grizzlies coaching staff, Morant’s probability of being traded increased. Some Houston media believed that this was the Rockets’ best opportunity. Trading Ja Morant could make the Rockets the first favorite to win the championship.

Another journalist, Tampant, suggested that the Rockets trade for Ramelo Ball. He wrote: Since VanVleet will not be able to play the entire season, I suggest that the Rockets trade for Hornets point guard Ramelo Ball.

Earlier, the media suggested that the Rockets trade for Celtics guard Derrick White, and the bargaining chip of the transaction was Fred VanVleet. The media suggested that the Rockets use a first-round pick + VanVleet in exchange for White. Because many players in the Rockets have renewed their contracts this summer and need to be traded on December 16, and Durant, Shen Jing, Amen, Jia Jia, Adams, etc. are not for sale, so VanVleet, who cannot appear, will naturally become a trading chip.

Biased Houston, a media outlet, explained the inoperability for everyone: When everyone is discussing whether Morant is suitable for the Rockets system, I want to tell you that there are some questions about this deal. Morant's contract this year is 39.4 million. Who should we send to balance this salary space? You must know that there is a no-trade clause hidden in VanVleet's contract.

Without VanVleet's 25 million this year, the Rockets' trading chips would be very limited. Even if Ethan is sent away, it will only be 5.65 million, so it is extremely difficult for the Rockets to trade for reinforcements.

In addition, the Rockets can apply for an injury exception worth 12.5 million. After VanVleet confirms that he will be reimbursed for the season, the Rockets can apply. However, since they are only 1.25 million away from the second richest line, the Rockets cannot sign players with this injury exception. They can only be used for transactions.

If the Rockets trade, this 12.5 million injury exception is not enough. The players the Rockets want are not low-paid, so it is very difficult for the Rockets to strengthen due to multiple restrictions.