Here comes! Rockets officially announced: The NBA steals king officially joins the team at a price of 3.1 million a year

The time has come to 2025, and the curtain of the NBA offseason has slowly opened. Nowadays, most of the funds available have "one has their own hands", and those highly anticipated top free agents have finalized new contracts and successfully opened a new chapter in their careers; rookies have also taken their own positions and embarked on this challenging arena with their dreams. At the same time, the rumor of the hustle and bustle of transactions gradually disappeared and slowly subsided.

In the 2025 NBA offseason, the Houston Rockets are like a calculating and unique chess player. Every move is exquisite and every transaction he makes is almost perfect. They completed a big deal that was shocking the league at a very small price, and successfully recruited Kevin Durant from elsewhere with just Jaylen Green, Dillon, the 10th pick and a few future second-round picks.

In a sense, Durant seems to be the perfect replacement for Green. Not only does he have richer game experience, but his scoring methods are more diverse and efficient. And Finney-Smith's arrival also filled the vacancy after Dillon left. It is worth mentioning that only two of his four-year contracts are fully guaranteed, which undoubtedly reflects the Rockets management's smart calculations in salary structure.

In terms of funding operations, the Rockets management has shown outstanding wisdom. They decisively refused to execute Van Vreet's team option and then re-signed him on a two-year, $50 million contract. This operation seems simple, but in fact it saves the team a lot of valuable funds and leaves plenty of room for subsequent signings and lineup adjustments. Jabbarri Smith Jr. also continued the Rockets' tradition and chose to sign a rookie contract renewal with a lower than the maximum salary. His approach of putting the overall situation of the team not only demonstrates his loyalty and responsibility, but also contributes to the team's salary balance.

The Rockets also gained a lot in terms of player return and contract renewal. Capela returns to the team with an annual salary of only $7 million, and his defense and rebounding ability in the interior have always been an indispensable and important part of the Rockets. Adams also renewed his contract with a three-year, $39 million friendly contract. His experience and tough play will add more hardness to the Rockets' inside.

Now looking at the Houston Rockets, their lineup depth has been greatly improved, and the players' rich game experience has also made the team more calm when facing various opponents. However, Stone did not stop his operations.

Previously, Okogi was cut off by the Hornets and turned into a complete free agent who is not bound by any team contract. However, this encounter did not hide his strength. On the field last season, he showed his excellent defensive ability to the fullest. The average of 1.2 steals per game is like a new milestone, setting a new record in his career.

If the range is narrowed to those players who have played more than 40 games, Okogi's steal efficiency is even more outstanding. He ranked fourth in the league in the number of steals he contributed every 36 minutes, and his excellent performance is enough to prove his deterrence and acumen on the defensive end.

It is worth mentioning that fate seems to favor this friendship on the arena. Okogi is about to usher in their reunion after fighting side by side with Durant in the Suns. This reunion will surely make them collide with more dazzling sparks on the court.