I think the writing's on the wall..Reed will get there, but we're going to add another guard

Chris Paul is the best fit. We need him to teach Amen and Reed.

 

I think Schroder level is a bit unrealistic - he makes $14m.

Who are the Rockets sending out to match that salary?

They aren't going to be sending any of the following - Durant, Sengun, FVV, Adams, Jabari, Reed or Amen and probably not DFS.

That leaves Clint at $6.7m and Tari who may be on the no go list anyway at $5.675m and everyone else is on a minimum and they don't combine for enough to get the job done - and they would have a roster spot to fill because they'd be below the mandatory 14 and not enough money to do that.

TLDNR - I think they are limited toa $10m or less deal.

 

Perhaps….

Just more of an example of the type of player we can go for, a vet who can score, playmake, and defend.

 

Here's a list of all guards under contract and their cap hits.

2025 Guard Cap Hit Rankings