All-Around Forward Swingman

What's more, with such a transaction, the Rockets' point guards are left with rookie Steve Curry and sick Livingston, and last year's rookie Ibaka and a 36-year-old veteran are also at the power forward position.

The Rockets' current lineup is: Point guard: Steve Curry, Sean Livingston, Shooting guard: Yang Shan, Nick Young, DeSean Stevenson, Small forward: Richard Jefferson, Sean Batty Paul, James Posey, power forward "-seven" forwards: Ibaka, Antonio McDyess, center: Yao Ming, DeAndre Jordan and Dakomilicic.

Not to mention that the fans outside didn't understand it very well, even Morey felt that this deal was a bit crazy.

"Yang, are you sure that Serge Ibaka and Steve can be the team's starting point guard and power forward for the new season?" Morey asked Yang Shan as he made a cup of tea in his office.

"Don't worry about his strength. If you are really worried, I can play point guard in the new season and let Nick Young start shooting guard. I think what you should care about now is Richard or Sean. Forward." Yang Shan said with a smile.

Curry's strength, of course, is no problem. Even in his rookie season, he can produce 17.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. His current ability value is 81, and his potential value is of course 99.

The reason why he agreed to David Lee's deal before is also because Ibaka's current ability value has reached 81 and he is completely fine as a starting power forward.

Hearing Yang Shan's words, Morey also felt that this was a problem. After all, Richard Jefferson averaged 19.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in the Bucks last season. He would not be happy to let him play as a substitute.

Let's convince Battier. Battier's contract also expires in 11 years. If not, the team will renew the contract in advance and give him a good contract, which is not considered as neglecting the veteran.

"Then do we need to introduce new players? After all, there are only two players in the team's power forward and point guard positions." Darrell Morey looked at Yang Shan and asked.

"Our team's salary doesn't allow us to sign any capable players, right? Of course, it's not impossible to sign a veteran with a basic salary if you have a team." Yang Shan glanced at Mo Xue and said.

Yang Shan has been involved in the team’s transactions these days. He knows that the team’s salary has reached 75 million. This year’s luxury tax threshold is 65.65 million. The team has to pay 15.78 million in luxury tax...Now the team wants to To sign a contract, you can only use the veteran's basic salary.

The middle-class exception can no longer be used. Regardless of the current high salary of the Rockets, it is mainly because of David Lee’s contract extension, which suddenly increased his salary by more than 10 million. It's a player with about the same salary.

"Okay, I'll see if there are any decent players in the market." Morey nodded when he heard Yang Shan say that.

Morey knows that Yang Shan is not going to continue to ask about this matter. The current team has 3.513 players, which is his ideal lineup. As for the remaining two players, he doesn't care at all.

Regarding the point guard and power forward, who should be selected? Morey will naturally discuss with the team's coach Adreman and listen to his opinion. After all, what to choose is the team's substitute, the water fountain manager, and the passer.

Hearing Morey's explanation of his purpose, Adelman showed a strange look on his face. .