TOM Sports News - NBA Jerseys April 19, Beijing Time, the league has set the salary cap for the 2010-11 season at $56.1 million, which means that next season's "luxury tax trigger point" will be around $68 million. So, is it possible for the Houston Rockets to achieve the most ideal outcome by simultaneously acquiring Chris Bosh and Carlos Boozer, as well as re-signing Luis Scola and Aaron Brooks? The Rockets currently have 11 players under contract, and their total payroll for next season has already reached $55.11 million. This means the Rockets still have nearly $13 million in space before hitting the luxury tax trigger point.
Scola, based on his performance in the second half of this season, deserves a contract with an annual salary of $8 million. Meanwhile, Aaron Brooks' annual salary will increase from the original $2.975 million. Considering the negotiation skills of Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey, he could potentially re-sign Scola and Brooks for annual salaries of $7 million and $4 million respectively. This would leave the Rockets with only $2 million away from the "luxury tax trigger point," which can only sign a first-round rookie.
This implies that, without paying the luxury tax, even if the Rockets only do three things this summer—re-signing Scola and Brooks and signing a rookie—they will use up all of their salary cap space.
So, does this mean the Rockets have no way to acquire Bosh and Miller? Not necessarily. The Raptors hope to use Bosh in a "sign-and-trade" deal, which is an opportunity for the Rockets. The Rockets could offer a trade package consisting of Trevor Ariza, Patrick Patterson, Jordan Hill, Chuck Hayes, and first-round picks for the next two years. The first three are young potential players who could attract the Raptors, and Hayes’ contract will also expire at the end of next season, giving the Raptors more operational flexibility. If such a move succeeds, the Rockets' frontcourt will be packed with talent, featuring Yao Ming, Bosh, Scola, and Anderson on offense, and Yao Ming and Bosh on defense. At this point, the 6-foot-6 Hayes would not add much value. If the Rockets choose not to exercise the "team option" on Hayes, allowing him to become a free agent, the Rockets will save another $2.3 million in space. This contract could then be used to sign veteran Mike Miller, who is very familiar with Coach Adelman's tactical system, and can also ensure that the Rockets won't worry about Yao Ming's injuries or absences.
If all these operations succeed, the Rockets' starting lineup next season will consist of Yao Ming, Bosh, Battier, Martin, and Brooks, with capable bench players like Scola, Miller, and Brooks. Adding a promising 2010 rookie to the mix, this roster is enough to challenge for the championship, NBA jerseys.
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