Reinforcement in a small range! US media: Rockets and Pacers trade 1 for 1, and both sides can win each other

The Rockets' performance this season is amazing. Who would have thought that this team in the second place in the West in the regular season was still a big player in the league two years ago. Last season, they jumped to the edge of the playoffs. This season, they have made great progress, firmly ranked in the top three in the West, and finally tied for the second place in the West with 52 wins and 30 losses. The strength they showed should not be underestimated. Although they lost in the tiebreak battle against the Warriors in the first round, the overall performance of the team is still impressive. Considering the growth of young players in the team, as long as the team management strengthens the lineup in the offseason, the Rockets will be a contender for the league championship in the next few seasons.

Judging from the Rockets' performance this season, the team has done a very good defensive end, but it is not very ideal on the offensive end. In addition, the team's weak scoring ability and lack of experience, it makes it difficult for them to go further in the playoffs this season. In the upcoming offseason, the US media has proposed a very topical trading plan: the Rockets exchanged Cam Whitmore for Pacers' substitute point guard Ben Nembhard. Let's take a look at the impact on the two teams:

For the Rockets, due to the many young players, the team needs to further optimize the lineup so that the team can better strengthen. This deal can be given to Whitmore. Unfortunately, but it will not destroy the stability of the team. So what about the players you get? Ben Nembhard is a multi-functional player, and he is good at organizing from a point guard. When holding the ball, he uses pick-and-roll as the main scoring method, and can also be a role without the ball. He has good skills and consciousness when defending, and is not afraid of confrontation. He has good defensive elasticity. He shows the calmness and skills similar to the veteran on the court. Especially during Halliburton's absence, his team's ability to lead ensures the team's offensive efficiency at critical moments. He only played 28 minutes in the season, scored 10 points, and sent 3.4 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.2 steals. He is only 25 years old and still has a lot of room for improvement. After coming to the team, it will greatly improve the Rockets' backcourt organization ability and bring qualitative changes to the team's offensive sorting.

For the Pacers, the team performed well this season and is currently the favorite to win the championship. This deal was also planned to send Nembukhad. After all, there are many talents on the back line, and Nembukhad's playing time as a substitute is limited, leaving the team is a result of mutual wins. So what happened to Whitmore in this round? It was selected by the Rockets in the 20th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. , 201 cm tall, weighing 106 kg, with explosive physical fitness. Although the static attributes are only average in the third position, he is very strong and has excellent confrontation. At the same time, his athletic ability is extremely explosive. The first step explodes very quickly, with qualified luck control and relatively mature skills. His independent offensive ability is relatively excellent. He is easy to break through with the ball or shoot. He can contribute 12.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.8%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.3%, which can bring fresh blood to the team. Considering its potential, it is still very good for the team.

What do you think of such a transaction? I think it can be finalized. Welcome to discuss it in the comment section!