Two-for-two swap! Hello, All-Star shooter! Rockets' blockbuster trade proposal

Stop only coveting Giannis and Leonard. There are other good options on the trade market, such as Heat's core player Herro. Although his strength and fame are not as high as those two stars, he is still an All-Star...

Recently, a US media outlet suggested a plan,stating that the Rockets could send Jabari Smith Jr. + Capela to the Heat in exchange for Herro + this year's 41st pick.

Data shows that during the regular season, the Rockets ranked 28th in the league in three-point attempts (31.5), 25th in three-pointers made (11.5), and 10th in three-point percentage (36.4%). In the playoffs this year, they ranked 10th in three-point attempts (33.2), 16th in three-pointers made (10), and 16th in three-point percentage (30.2%).

In modern basketball, a team without shooting ability struggles significantly. The Rockets indeed need to enhance their perimeter firepower, and Herro is undoubtedly an excellent choice.

Born on January 20, 2000, standing 1.96m / 1.91m, this guy was the 13th pick in the first round of the 2019 draft. This regular season, he averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, knocking down 2.5 three-pointers per game at a 37.8% rate. In the 24-25 season, he made 3.3 three-pointers per game on 37.5% shooting. Over his career, he has averaged 2.7 three-pointers per game on 38.2% shooting.

VanVleet + Herro + Amen + Durant + Sengun — this starting lineup for the Rockets would truly be balanced in position and strength without obvious weaknesses, especially with maximum offensive firepower, provided they stay healthy.

However, the issue is that Herro is in a contract year next season with a salary of $33 million, meaning the Rockets might only have his rights for one year. Of course, if his performance meets or exceeds expectations, they could offer an early extension, but there's a risk that his demands might be too high.

This July, Herro is eligible for a maximum extension of 4 years and $207 million with the Heat, but negotiations between the two sides have made no real progress, leading to the current situation where a split seems imminent. Reporter Amick revealed: "Herro's potential trade — the Heat completely don't care about his feelings on the matter."

In summary, the 26-year-old All-Star shooter Herro is about to face a career turning point this summer.