Price reduction! Rockets keep Tate at 2.67 million, Smith Jr. s new contract price is 28 million less than expected

Although he is no longer a member of the Rockets, Dillon still sits with Uduka and Stone to watch the summer league.

Dillon, who is already a Suns player, said in an interview with local media in Houston that he likes to play with Van Jordan and likes to play under Uduka. Uduka and the coaching staff create a family-like atmosphere, just like brotherhood. He felt a little sad after being traded. The Rockets sent Dillon and Whitmore away, and then introduced Finney Smith to renew Jeff Green and Tate. Smith Jr. and Ethan Jr. are still in the team, and the forward position is still rich.

However, the Rockets have not had enough salary space and are still tight, so they have to work hard to lower the price. The Rockets only spent $2.67 million a year to keep Tate, which is also a good operation. Tate's annual salary next season will be $2.67 million, of which $2.3 million will be included in the Rockets' total salary, and the league will subsidize $370,000.

Uduka seems to trust Tate more than Whitmore. Tate has an average talent, but he has defense and certain passing ability. His three-point shooting percentage of 34.8% last season was a professional high.

Durant publicly named several Rockets defensive players after losing to the Rockets, including Tate.

Tate had already made concessions in the last contract renewal. This time he was also willing to take less money and stay with the Rockets to play.

Last season, Smith Jr. became a substitute, and some fans speculated that the Rockets wanted to lower the price.

Although Smith Jr.'s contract is still one year away, the Rockets want to renew his contract with him in advance, and finally the two sides reached an agreement.

Smith Jr.'s total contract price is $28 million less than expected, and Stone successfully lowered the price again.

Houston media "spacecityscoop" said in March this year that Smith Jr. is eligible to negotiate early renewal with the Rockets during the offseason, and he may want to get a five-year, $150 million contract. But in the end, Smith Jr. and the Rockets reached a contract extension of only $122 million for five years.

Smith Jr. also appeared on the sidelines of the Summer League. He said in an interview with reporters: I hope to end my career here. So I'm glad it was a good start and I'm ready to do something!

Faced with the Rockets' price cut, Smith Jr. could have chosen to wait until he becomes a restricted free agent next summer before fighting for a larger contract. Smith Jr. said: I think this will either be successful or not. Do you understand what I mean, right? So I'm really glad it did. I want to stay here.

Smith Jr. had trained with Amen before. He wanted to become more comprehensive, but he could only score points. Whitmore, who only knows how to score, has left, and Smith Jr. wants to impress Uduka and win back to the starting position.

Ethan and Amen also came to watch Shepard play in the summer league. Amen still has two years of contract, so there is no need to consider renewal now. His status in the team has risen sharply and is now a non-sale product. Ethan and Smith Jr. are rookies in the same class. He is also qualified to renew his contract early and he will also face Stone's price cut.

Previously, Houston reporter Chris A-White called Stone on social media: I can't wait for the Rockets and Ethan to complete the contract renewal, no matter when.

Considering Ethan's potential injury, his contract price should not exceed Smith Jr. Stone is at the top level in the league in opening a contract.