Van Jordan wants to stay in the team with a big contract, the Rockets delay the execution option, and want to discuss salary cut and renewal plans

After the season, the team options on Rockets guard Van Vleet's contract will be executed within five days, but the team chose to postpone it until June 30. The Rockets' operation made many people feel discomfort because Van Vleet performed very well in the first round of the playoffs against the Warriors and should be stayed immediately. The outside world speculates that it wants to trade Van Vleet's high contract before the free market opens, or re-sign a contract that is lower than the 44.8 million team option next season.

VanVleet has been criticized for a serious premium since joining the Rockets. His annual salary of $40 million is equivalent to Irving's salary, but it has not reached the level it should have. Although VanVleet performed well in the playoffs against the Warriors series this season, VanVleet's overall performance in the regular season also made the management unsatisfied. VanVleet averaged 35.2 minutes per game in the regular season, scoring only 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists, shooting percentage of only 37.8% and three-point shooting percentage of only 34.5%.

Van Van Vleet, who is inefficient in the regular season, obviously cannot get a $40 million contract, but Van Vleet still hopes that the team will implement the 40 million team option. VanVleet wanted to continue to stay with the team with a big contract, so when the team asked to delay the execution of his team's options, he could only agree happily. Van Vleet also worked on off-season training with Jabarry Smith Jr., and proved from another aspect that he was still working hard to contribute to the team.

VanVleet acts as a mentor for the young Rockets, but now that the Rockets have grown up, VanVleet's 40 million contract seems unworthy. The Rockets still have many rookies that need to renew their contracts, such as Ethan, Jabarry Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, etc., especially Ethan and Jabar. So VanVleet's big contract seems to be very hindering the team's development.