Kevin說…

現在火箭隊的賽季已經結束了，若JLIN沒有變動依舊待在球隊，那麼我們就必須來關注交易的球員，畢竟下個賽季火箭隊能走得多遠，需要靠隊友之間的默契和配合，若是來了一個破壞火箭氣氛的人，我想又是另一場戰爭。接下來就是總經理莫雷的時間，會在休賽期引進一位明星級的球員來補強球隊，當務之急應該是讓火箭禁區升級，我想有幾個人選媒體已經都替莫雷選好，就看莫雷如何運籌帷幄了，分享這篇針對交易球員的介紹蠻客觀的，給大家參考。

以下有幾個時間點，若是對NBA選秀和交易有興趣的人，可以去關注 (美國時間)

5月15日-19日    芝加哥新秀訓練營

5月21日             樂透抽籤

6月17日             退選截止日

6月27日             選秀大會

7月01日             自由市場開啟，允許接觸自由球員

7月08日             當年工資宣佈

7月10日             可以開始正式簽約自由球員

7月23日             球隊可以不經球員允許收回報價合約的最後期限

——————————————————————————————————————————————

原文連結 : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1636156-houston-rockets-2013-free-agency-wish-list

Houston Rockets’ 2013 Free-Agency Wish List
休士頓火箭隊在2013自由市場希望追求到的最佳球員清單

The Houston Rockets’ season is over, so it’s time for general manager Daryl Morey to look towards the draft and free agency to improve his team for next season. Morey certainly has the opportunity to improve the Rockets this offseason, though his free-agency wish list shouldn’t really be all that long.
休士頓火箭隊這一個賽季已經結束，這個時間點是總經理Daryl Morey為了改善自己的球隊，必須先擬好計畫在自由市場做好準備，來面對下一個賽季。Morey在休賽期會把握這個機會來補強火箭隊，儘管他的自由市場的希望清單應該不會太長。

At this point, the Rockets really only lack two things—a power forward that stands out above the rest and defensive role players to come off the bench and lock down the opponent’s best scorers.
此時此刻，火箭隊缺少了兩個元素 – 一名出色的大前鋒並且在休息時，同時板凳上有一名合格的替補球員可以在防守端做出貢獻，並且封鎖對方的得分好手。

And no, this will not turn into a “Dwight Howard will be a Rocket” piece. I’m probably in the minority on this one, but I don’t think Howard should be a thought for Morey. He’s a clubhouse cancer, a me-first type of player and would cost an exorbitant amount of money on a long-term deal.
Dwight Howard將不會成為火箭隊的一員，我可能是少數在談這個觀點的人，除此之外，我不認為Howard只有對Morey有想法。他是個”休息室之瘤”，而且是自我主義型的球員，並且若要長期合作將會付出極高價值的合約金。

Omer Asik took a huge step in his development last season, and I’m perfectly content with seeing him continue to get better. He’ll probably never turn into a Howard-type player, but he’s a double-double machine and is still learning how to be more consistent in the post.
Omer Asik在上個賽季的成長有巨大的進步，並且我看到他持續變得更好已經心滿意足。他或許不會成為” Howard-type “的球員，但是他是雙十製造機，而且他不斷的學習在往後要如何保持一定的表現。

The money that would be spent on Howard can be better allocated in other areas—areas that the Rockets actually need improvements in.
將錢花在Howard身上，不如更合理的分配在其他領域(指的是火箭隊實際上更需要改善的地方)。

Power Forward Option No. 1 – Josh Smith
大前鋒位置的第一選項 – Josh Smith

Josh Smith should be the No. 1 priority for the Rockets this offseason—period. There’s no other free agent available that fits their needs and their offensive strategies better.
Josh Smith應該是火箭隊在休賽期的第一人選 – 在自由市場沒有其他的自由球員適合火箭隊並且讓他們的進攻策略變得更好。

First, let’s address the needs. Smith would give the Rockets a power forward for the next four or so seasons that can provide consistent production on a nightly basis. Terrence Jones and Thomas Robinson have potential, but it doesn’t appear as if either is ready to be the clear-cut starter at the four.
首先，這個位置是需要的，Smith可以在火箭隊大前鋒的位置給予四年或是更多的合約，並且在每個比賽的四十八分鐘有穩定的表現。Terrence Jones和Thomas Robinson是有潛力的，不過兩人在現階段的比賽無法做出乾淨俐落的切入動作。

Smith’s career numbers are very impressive. He’s averaged 15.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game over his nine-year career—well-balanced numbers if I do say so myself.
Smith的生涯數據令人印象深刻。他九年的每場比賽表現，平均得分15.3、8籃板、3.2次助攻，如果我不客氣地說，他的生涯數據表現相當均衡。

The defense he would provide would be a monumental (yes, monumental) improvement for Houston. Smith is one of the best defensive forwards in the NBA. He was a member of the 2009-10 All-Defensive second team and led the league in Defensive Win Shares (an estimate of the number of wins a player provides his team based on his defense) in 2011-12 with 4.9.
在防守端他可以帶給火箭隊巨大(是的，巨大)的改善，Smith的防守能力在NBA裡面的前鋒是數一數二的，他曾經在2009-10入選最佳防守第二隊，並且在防守勝利貢獻值(是指一名球員的在防守端的貢獻為球隊帶來的額外勝場數)領先聯盟 2011-12的貢獻值為4.9。

For his career, he has a DWS of 35.1 to go along with 1.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game.
在他的生涯數據，他的防守勝利貢獻值為35.1同時每場比賽有1.3次抄截和2.2次阻攻。

Smith also fits the way the Rockets play. He isn’t a great three-point shooter (28.3 percent career), but there are plenty of other players on the team that can knock down shots from deep. He fits well with their transition game and would thrive in the Rockets’ system.
Smith也是很適合火箭隊打球方式，他不是一名偉大的三分射手(生涯三分命中率為28.3%)，但是他們有很多可以投三分的球員，並且在弧頂投進三分球。他可以適應火箭隊在攻防轉換的速度並且讓火箭隊的系統再次升級。

Famous for his highlight dunks and ability to jump through the roof, Smith would bring even more athleticism to the Rockets’ starting five. In the team’s run-and-gun offense, Smith could become the No. 2 option behind James Harden.
他的特點為精湛的扣籃和優異的跳躍能力，Smith所帶來的運動天賦比火箭隊的先發五人更加出色。火箭的跑轟戰術，除了James Harden之外Smith可以成為第二個選擇點。

A four-year deal in the neighborhood of $60 million should get the job done. He made just over $13 million in Atlanta last season, but Morey should be willing to go the extra mile to secure Smith’s future in Houston.
Morey和火箭隊續約四年並且有六千萬元可以運作，應該可以將這份工作做好。Smith在上個賽季和亞特蘭大老鷹簽約金為一千三百萬，Morey應該會加把勁爭取到Smith未來會加盟到火箭隊。

Power Forward Option No. 2 – Paul Millsap
大前鋒位置的第二選項 – Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap ranks behind Smith because he is not nearly as athletic as the high-flying forward. Millsap does, though, fill the same need that Smith does. The only question here is whether or not Millsap will fit in the system.
Paul Millsap的次序排在Smith之後，因為他的運動天賦幾乎不是一位飛人型的前鋒。Millsap是需要的，即使填補了Smith也是需要的。那麼唯一問題是Millsap是否適合火箭隊系統。

With the Utah Jazz, Millsap was arguably the most underrated player in the NBA. He works exceptionally hard on a nightly basis, doing more than what shows up in the box score. He sets great screens under the basket and routinely outworks his man on the glass. Millsap could be an asset to any team looking for power forward help.
在猶他爵士的Millsap在NBA可能是一位被低估的球員。他在每個晚上的比賽表現得異常艱難，他做了很多事情比在計分板上顯示的還要多。他可以在籃下給隊友掩護並且不斷超越自己的人，他的優點在找尋大前鋒的球隊可以給予幫助。

For his career, Millsap has averaged 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game on 51.6 percent shooting. Millsap is the epitome of a post player, however, as he only attempted 39 shots from beyond the arc in 2012-13.
他的生涯數據平均得分12.4、7籃板、每場比賽投籃命中率51.6%。Millsap是禁區球員的縮影，並且在2012-13賽季試圖投三分球共39球。

While not a standout defensive star, Millsap works hard and puts up solid defensive numbers. He’s blocked 1.0 shots and racked up 1.1 steals per game for his career.
雖然他不是一為出色的防守球員，但是Millsap防守認真並且有不錯的防守數據值得信賴。在他的生涯數據，每場比賽有1.1次抄截和1次阻攻。

If Morey misses out on Smith to a team willing to give him a max contract (likely on the Atlanta Hawks will be willing to do that), then Millsap can be had for a fraction of the price. A five-year contract in the $40 million range should be enough to lure in the 28-year-old power forward.
如果Morey錯過了球隊報給Smith的頂級合約(亞特蘭大老鷹可能會這樣做)，那麼可以用一小部份的錢交易到Millsap。約四千萬左右的五年合約應該足夠吸引到這位28歲的大前鋒。

Defensive Options Off the Bench
替補防守球員的選項

There are two options that the Rockets should pursue in their quest for defensive-minded role players. Jermaine O’Neal could help the Rockets in the paint next season, while Dorell Wright could help the Rockets on a multi-year deal.
在火箭隊追求擁有防守意識的角色球員有兩個選項，Jermaine O’Neal他可在下個賽季幫助到火箭隊的油漆區，而Dorell Wright可以在多年的合約上幫助火箭隊。

O’Neal is 34 years old and at the tail end of his career. No longer is he a difference-maker offensively, but his defensive skills are still useful to teams looking for help under the basket. Enter Houston, as Donatas Motiejunas, Greg Smith and Tim Olbrecht offer little to no defense in the paint.
O’Neal已經34歲即將到達他籃球生涯的末端，他在進攻端不在是有影響力的球員，但是他在籃下的防守能力依舊能幫助球隊。從加入火箭隊的球員來看，如Donatas Motiejunas, Greg Smith和 Tim Olbrecht在油漆區內無法提供一點防守能量。

O’Neal averaged 18.7 minutes per game with the Phoenix Suns in 2012-13, swatting 1.4 shots per game and recording a DWS of 1.3. As a reserve, a 1.3 DWS is quite impressive. Morey should look to scoop him up on a cheap one-year contract.
在2012-13 O’Neal在鳳凰城太陽隊的平均上場時間為18.7分鐘，平均數據為1.4個阻攻並且根據紀錄防守勝利貢獻值為1.3。作為一個替補球員，防守勝利貢獻值為1.3是相當的令人讚賞。Morey應該考慮用一個便宜的一年合約將他將交易過來。

Francisco Garcia is a free agent, and the sharpshooter could look for a new home this offseason. Morey may be intrigued to bring him back because of his strong three-point shooting, but Wright represents a much better option.
Francisco Garcia是一位自由球員，這位神射手可以在休賽期找到新的球隊。Morey或許他在三分線的穩定表現和他續約，但是Dorell Wright可能是一個更好的選項。

Not only can Wright shoot from deep (36.7 percent career), he can also play lockdown defense. He doesn’t rack up blocks or steals, but he’s great at preventing his matchup from scoring. Last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Wright posted a DWS of 2.1 in 22.6 minutes per game—equally as impressive as O’Neal.
Dorell Wright不僅可以投三分球(生涯命中率為36.7)，也可以在防守上有效限制對手。他沒有出色的阻攻或是抄截，但是在區域防守上能夠阻止對手得分。上個賽季，在費城76人隊的Wright上場時間為22.6分鐘防守勝利貢獻值為2.1，和O’Neal一樣讓人印象深刻。

Both options would give the Rockets great defense off the bench while not sacrificing much offense. Morey would be wise to give each a look.
這兩個選擇會讓火箭隊在板凳球員上帶來更好的防守，而且不會犧牲較多的進攻，Morey將會做出最聰明的打算。