Today, NBA reporter Evan Sidery reported that the Rockets were considering packaging the deal with Cameron Whitmore and Jock Landale to upgrade the lineup. The total salary of the two is US$11.5 million, which theoretically can match players with an annual salary of US$15 million+.

Lakers forward Finney Smith has become a potential target and deserves close attention.

In the 2024-25 season, Whitmore averaged 16.2 minutes per game, scoring 9.4 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.

In the 2024-25 season, Langdale averaged 11.9 minutes per game, scoring 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds.

In the 2024-25 season, Finney Smith averaged 28.9 minutes per game, scoring 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists.