Westbrook returns to the Rockets to make up for Van Jordan’s vacancy? Like Durant Adams’ photo, there are problems that need to be solved

On October 2, when Westbrook missed the NBA training camp for the first time in his career, he is still at home. Now Westbrook likes the Rockets official's photo of Durant and Adams, which was posted by the outside world. This move is also considered by the outside world whether it suggests that Westbrook is expected to return to the Rockets' former teammate. But if the Rockets want to introduce Westbrook, it will be difficult to operate because the total salary is close to the league's "rich line" and trigger the hard salary cap, and the operation can only be completed unless it is through transactions or layoffs to clear the salary space.

Westbrook likes his former teammate Durant and Adams, taking a photo with him

The Rockets introduced Durant through a 7-party deal this summer, and the contract renewal of Adams allowed Durant and Adams' former teammates to remarry Durant and Adams's former teammates. Now the Rockets have posted a photo of the two, and the caption reads: "Familiar chemistry and new team!"

As for Westbrook, who played for the Rockets for a short time, was partnered with his former Thunder teammate Harden, but unfortunately stopped in the Western Conference semi-finals. Westbrook once partnered with Durant and Adams during the Thunder. Now Westbrook likes the photo posted by the Rockets through social media, which is naturally intriguing.

is just that Westbrook is still a free agent at present, and it is still unknown where he will be. Since Rockets' main point guard Van Vleet was basically reimbursed for the season due to injury, they need to upgrade to No. 1 position, and Westbrook may be a good candidate.

Westbrook jumped out of the Nuggets player option this summer, which has led to unemployed so far. For Westbrook, who is about to turn 37, he may have made an extremely wrong choice this summer. He chose to jump out of the $3.47 million player option for the Nuggets for the remaining year, resulting in no team signing since then. You should know that the Nuggets have continuously signed and traded upgrades this summer, and have become one of the popular championship teams in the Western Conference in the new season.

In fact, Westbrook played 75 games for the Nuggets last season, including 39 substitutes. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game in the regular season. The data is still quite good. In the playoffs, he averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game, which is also one of the important offensive firepower points on the team's bench.

Westbrook is a history triple-double king in NBA, as well as scoring king, assist king, steal king and regular season MVP winner, etc., he still has good combat power. However, Westbrook also has great personal shortcomings, which has led to his disregard for most NBA teams. Only the Kings have had "scandals" with Westbrook this summer.

If the Rockets want to introduce Westbrook, there are considerable problems that need to be solved

For the Rockets, if Westbrook returns, it will be a supplement to the No. 1 position, but the difficulty is that since the Rockets' total salary is close to the league's "rich line" and triggers the hard salary cap, there is only $1.2 million left in operation, which is far lower than the NBA standard veteran's basic salary, and cannot meet Westbrook's minimum salary expectations.

Although the Rockets can apply for a $14 million injury special case after Van Vleet's season reimbursement, the funds are unusable due to the rules of the tycoon line. If the Rockets want to make room, they need to clear their salary through trade or layoffs, but there are only 6 players that can be traded, and VanVleet, Adams, etc. will have to wait until December 15 before trading, and the operation will not be completed in the short term. Therefore, there are still quite a problem that needs to be solved if they want to introduce Westbrook.

As for Westbrook can really return to the Rockets, his playing style is compatible with how the team is, as well as the overall chemistry, etc., it is also a problem that the Rockets need to solve.

(Text/Zuiwofusheng)