Thrilling! Famous Reporter: Stone Active in Trade Market, Rockets Secure Kessler within 72 Hours
On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to progress, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 125 to 103. In this game, the Rockets' forward Amen Thompson was unable to play due to injury. The Rockets launched a fierce offensive in the third quarter, scoring a wave of 15 to 2, leading the Blazers by as many as 24 points at one point. Ultimately, the Rockets won a big victory on the road against the Blazers, avoiding a losing streak while also giving their opponents a five-game losing streak.
In this game, our "Snowstorm Brother" Jalen Green once again unleashed his firepower, scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds in just three quarters, leading the team to an easy victory on the road. Green's plus-minus value was as high as +23, ranking first among all players!
In addition, according to statistics, Jalen Green played 9 games in January, averaging 29.8 points with a true shooting percentage of 67.7%! He made 40 out of 81 three-point attempts, achieving a 49.4% shooting rate!
When asked about the reason for the team's outstanding offensive performance over the past period, VanVleet simply answered with "Jalen Green," which is enough to show Green's status within the team. With his continuous excellent performances recently, Green has the potential to make his first All-Star appearance this season. The Rockets are currently ranked second in the West, and based on their record, they fully deserve to have at least one All-Star player. Within the team, Green's performance is undoubtedly the most outstanding.
Without a doubt, Jalen Green has now transformed into a core figure capable of shouldering the offensive burden of a team. The current Rockets also provide numerous offensive opportunities for Green, allowing him to fully display his abilities. After finding the cornerstone of the team, General Manager Stone will use his chips to build a championship-level team around Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Ison, and Amen Thompson, with the goal of adding an excellent big man.
According to the latest report from Rockets reporter Lachard Binkley, sources revealed that Stone is active in the trade market, and the Rockets secured Kessler within 72 hours; it is reported that Stone will send out Landale, a future first-round pick, and two future second-round picks.
Kessler does not belong to the modern sense of the center but is a traditional type of center. He possesses an astonishing height of 2 meters 13, with excellent finishing ability under the basket, and extraordinary rim protection skills. His rebounding skills have reached a first-class level; moreover, he is only 23 years old and still has tremendous room for improvement; however, due to his unsatisfactory shooting ability, he is difficult to fit into the Utah Jazz's tactical system, so he is placed on the shelf. If Stone can successfully capture him as desired, then the future of the Houston Rockets will undoubtedly be bright and dazzling.