Odds soar next season s championship! Kelly Iko: Letter + Amen, Rockets disrupt the Western Conference

On May 22, according to Rockets reporter Kelly Iko, the relationship between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks management is irreversible, and the breakup between the two sides this summer is already irreversible. The Rockets management is very active in getting players of Antetokounmpo. The Rockets are willing to send out All-Star center Shin Kyung and young forwards like Ethan, including multiple first-round picks. Obviously, such trading chips are difficult for other teams to match. According to Mike Scotto, the Bucks management will refer to Antetokounmpo's personal wishes, but will also consider the return of the deal to the team.

In fact, the Rockets are also one of Antetokounmpo's ideal next homes. After completing this deal, the Rockets can still retain young people such as Jaylen Green, Amen Thompson and Jabbarry Smith. Kelly Iko believes that the forward combination of Antetokounmpo and Amen Thompson will make a difference in the West. The Rockets will enter the championship ranks next season. If the Rockets do not produce any reinforcements this summer, it will be difficult for the Rockets to maintain their regular season record of No. 2 in the Western Conference next season.

Antetokounmpo's joining may change its attitude towards the Rockets' renewal of VanVleet. The Rockets may execute VanVleet's contract and then use it for the trade. Next season, VanVleet's contract will reach $44.85 million. Combined with Shepard's contract, the Rockets may get a top star. General managers of several teams believe that after getting Antetokounmpo, the Rockets will continue to pursue Suns forward Kevin Durant, whose salary next season will be $54.71 million. The Rockets' first round picks in 27 and 29, and the Nets' first round swap rights in 27 and 27 are all bargaining chips that the Suns' management is very interested in.