Bold prediction! How many people can the Rockets Seven Sons stay in the new season?

On the NBA's stage full of variables, the "Seven Rockets" of the Houston Rockets - Amen Thompson, Jaylen Green, Shinkyung, Jabarry Smith Jr., Tari Ethan, Whitmore, Shepard, are undoubtedly the light of hope for the team's future. But as the new season approaches, salary issues and team development plans intertwined, making their future full of uncertainty. How many people can be left in the new season? This has become a question in the hearts of fans.

Judging from the player's performance and team's tactical needs, Jaylen Green and Shin Kyung will most likely stay in the team. Green has amazing offensive talent, his breakthrough is like lightning, and his three-pointers are quite accurate. He scored high scores many times last season and is already one of the team's offensive cores. He signed a three-year contract of 106 million yuan with the Rockets and has a player option in the third year. Such a contract setting not only protects Green's interests, but also leaves room for the Rockets in salary control and future operations. Shin Kyung is also the mainstay of the Rockets' inside line. He has comprehensive skills and a high passing vision among inside players. Being selected as an All-Star this season is a recognition of his strength. His five-year, $185 million contract renewal, and although his annual salary will surge to $33.9 million next season, considering his potential and importance to the team, the contract is cost-effective and has no reason to trade it.

Jabbarri Smith and Tari Ethan are also very likely to stay in the team. Smith's performance is remarkable on the defensive end with his height and wingspan advantage, and his shooting ability on the offensive end is also steadily improving. His current contract salary is low. Even if his salary increases in the future, in terms of his potential, the Rockets are willing to bear it. Ethan is full of energy, and rebounding and defensive enthusiasm inject strong momentum into the team. He has two years left in his rookie contract. If the salary for subsequent renewal is controlled within a reasonable range, the Rockets will definitely hope to keep the strong player in the formation.

Amen Thompson, as a potential star on the back line, also has the hope to continue wearing the Rockets' jersey. His physical fitness is very strong, and his explosive power and speed make him extremely threatening when he breaks through. Although shooting skills need to be crafted, the Rockets value his huge growth space. His salary is currently in the rookie contract stage and will not put too much salary pressure on the team.

, and Whitmore and Shepard's prospects for staying in the team are relatively bleak. Whitmore has limited playing time and has not achieved expectations, and in the highly competitive Rockets lineup, he needs to make more efforts to prove himself. His salary is in the category of rookie contracts, but if he cannot perform well, he may become a bargaining chip for team salary optimization and trading. As a rookie, Shepard is still adapting to the intensity and rhythm of the NBA game. From a salary perspective, if the team has more suitable player goals, his lower trading value may make him the biggest deal in the trade.

From the salary level, the Rockets' current salary structure has gradually become tight. Next season, Green and Shen Jing's new contract will take effect. The combined salary of the two is about 70 million, plus Dillon's 20 million, Smith, Amen, Shepard each has about 10 million, and Ethan has about 10 million. The total salary of these players alone will reach about 130 million. If Van Vreet renews the contract, the contract is expected to be between 15 million and 20 million, with a salary cap of 154 million and a luxury tax of 180 million. The team's salary operation space is further compressed. In the next one or two years, Smith Jr., Ethan, Amen and others will face contract renewal, and their salaries will inevitably rise, which will make the Rockets face greater challenges in salary.

Combining players' on-field performance, tactical adaptability and salary factors, the Rockets' Seventh Son may leave 4-5 players in the new season. However, the NBA trading market is changing, and any transaction may change the team's lineup structure. Perhaps before the new season begins, the Rockets will make unexpected operations for salary balance and lineup upgrades. But no matter what the final result is, fans are looking forward to the Rockets' seven sons continuing to shine in the new season, creating a bright future for the Rockets' future, and bringing more exciting games to the fans.

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