Are the Rockets, Nuggets and Nets planning a tripartite deal? What are the involvement of Whitmore and Porter Jr.?

Ben Simmons' contract with the Clippers is about to expire, and his next home has attracted strong attention from the US media. Houston Chronicle reporter Kelly Iko suggested that the Rockets management sign Ben Simmons this summer. He has been selected into the league's best defensive team three times, and his personal ability is unquestionable. In addition, his physical condition, skilled ball control skills, and broad passing vision make him not lack a next player. Ben Simmons has completely come out of his back injury. He is eager to join a championship-level team. The Rockets have a group of outstanding young players. They have ranked second in the regular season this season. With VanVleet's contract renewal negotiations at a deadlock, general manager Rafael Stone hopes to strengthen the point guard position.

Ben Simmons is undoubtedly one of the Rockets' best candidates. He will be willing to accept the basic salary and then fight for the next big contract through a season's efforts. Dan Favale, a reporter from the US media "Open-Air Stand", has different opinions on this. He is optimistic about VanVleet's successful contract renewal and Shepard ushers in a big explosion, so the Rockets should put their hope of strengthening in other positions. The reporter suggested that the Rockets participate in a three-party trading offer, so as to get Michael Porter Jr. of the Nuggets. The specific trading plan is:

1. The Rockets gave Cameron Whitmore + Jock Landael + Aaron Holiday + the 10th pick in 2025 first round pick to get Michael Porter Jr.;

2. The Nuggets gave Michael Porter Jr. to get Cameron Johnson + Jock Landael;

3. The Nets gave Cameron Johnson to get Cameron Whitmore + Aaron Holiday + the 10th pick in 2025 first round pick.

Former NBA player Jeff Teague gave advice to the Nuggets on the "Club 520". He believes that under Jokic's leadership, the Nuggets will remain a strong contender for the championship for many years in the future, but the management needs to clear Porter Jr.'s maximum salary contract. C-Johnson and Porter Jr. have almost the same average data as the three-point shooting percentage, and he can play without the ball and defend. And C-Johnson is in better health and has a cheaper contract. The Nuggets management should do what they can to solve Huang Zhong, so as to free up salary space to continue to strengthen. However, during the reconstruction period, the Nets lacked interest in the Nuggets' management's bargaining chips, which also provided the conditions for the Rockets to get Porter Jr. Whitmore, who has a huge athletic talent, the high pick in 2025 first round pick and Holiday Jr.'s team options are all the bargaining chips that Nets management hopes to get.

This is a trade worth trying for the Rockets. Porter Jr. has top-level offensive capabilities, especially the outside three-point shooting, which can hardly be affected by anyone. His shooting points are extremely high and his balance is extremely strong. Combined with his height of 2.08 meters and his arm span of 2.13 meters, looking at the entire league, I am afraid that only Wenban Yama and Antetokounmpo have the ability to intercept his shooting. The Rockets' three-point shooting percentage this season is the bottom of all 30 teams. Uduka hopes to add a strong pitcher. Porter Jr. made a 39.5% three-point shooting percentage this season, and there is still room for further improvement. His addition can provide head coach Uduka with more tactical choices. When Jaylen Green is in poor form, he supports the Rockets' offense. Porter Jr.'s disadvantages are that he has strong offense and weak defense, low cost performance, and is easily troubled by injuries. General Manager Stone needs to take risks.

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