The Rockets are back on the dead? Shepard and Kobe White swap their bosses?

When the Rockets officially announced that Van Vleet was reimbursed for the season due to injury, most media disliked the Rockets' prospects for the championship because of the pivotal role Van Vleet played in head coach Uduka's tactical system. Although his scoring ability is not stable, Van Jordan's tough style of play, extremely aggressive defense, tough personality and the background of the championship guard make him play an irreplaceable organizational linkage core in the Rockets. Therefore, the change in media and public opinion's attitude towards the Rockets is not unreasonable. General manager Rafael Stone also knows the importance of Van Vleet. Neither Tanhualang nor Shepard, who has transformed into the wing, will be unable to meet the requirements of head coach Uduka in a short period of time, so the possibility of the Rockets management adjusting the lineup before the start of the new season is not ruled out. However, because there are many people who renew and sign new contracts, there are not many players who can trade. Shin Kyung, Tari Ethan, and Amen Thompson are non-selling products, so only Shepard can use them to trade.

Recently, according to Jake Fischer, a reporter from the US media "Open-Stand", the Rockets' management may bet on the Bulls' double-season Kobe White after losing VanVleet. He played his best season last season and his value rose sharply, but his contract is only one year left. The negotiations between the Bulls' management and him are not going well, and the expected annual salary gap between the two sides is huge, so the Rockets' best chance to get Kobe White at this stage. The reporter provided a 4-for-1 trading offer to the Rockets and Bulls. The specific trading plan is: the Rockets send Reed Shepard + the 2027 Suns first round pick + the 2026 Bulls second round pick + the 2029 Kings second round pick to get Kobe White from the Bulls.

Kobe White is 25 years old, 1.96 meters tall, 1.95 meters in wingspan, and weighs 88 kilograms. Although he showed superior offensive ability during college, he was not selected by the Bulls until the 7th pick in the first round due to his lack of static talent. But Kobe White took one step at a time and has grown into the Bulls' top scorer in six seasons. Last season, he averaged 33.1 minutes per game, contributing 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37%. He is a scorer with a strong offensive desire. He is always confident on the offensive end, has a fast start speed, and can independently create shooting space. At the same time, he is also an excellent off-ball runner, and diligent running always allows him to find opportunities to shoot. His shortcomings are because he is thin, easy to be targeted on the defensive end, and his offensive organizational tandem ability does not reach VanVleet's level.

For the Bulls, head coach Donovan is full of interest in coaching Shepard. Unlike Kobe White, who only has a basket, Shepard always regards team cooperation as his top priority. In a recent interview, he said that whether VanVleet is present or not, he will stick to his own style of playing. Although she did not show all her potential in the first season, no one doubted Shepard's ability. The Bulls did not have the strength to enter the playoffs, so reconstruction is the key task of head coach Donovan. Shepard is only 21 years old and is expected to grow into the core of the Bulls' team building. In short, this is a deal that both the Rockets and the Bulls can each get the required one. After the Rockets got Kobe White, they continued to maintain their hope of winning the championship, and the Bulls got a cornerstone player of the future.

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