First, lower the renewal price of Jalen Green last year. Last year, Green really didn't see any improvement except defense throughout the season, which was all thanks to Udoka. March Madness also fits Green's level. After all, if he plays well, Green can really play well for a month. Without playing at the level of a core player, it is natural not to renew Green with a maximum salary!

Second, lower the renewal price of Jalen and Ethan this year. The Rockets management must be well aware of Udoka's problems. There is no offensive tactics, and the personnel rotation is not fixed. In the first 30 games, they relied on 7 people to rotate and play the main force to play second in the West. At the end of the season, there was no fixed rotation. They were obsessed with 15, uncertain about Green's core position, and they could win playing time by defending hard. These management must have seen it. As long as Jalen and Ethan don't have the performance in the first half of the season, the renewal will naturally save money!

Third, replace Udoka in the offseason. After Jason Jr. renews his contract, replace him with a good coach who is suitable for training young players, just like the Splash Brothers get the bonus of rookie renewal, then go all in on a superstar (like Durant airborne to the Warriors), deal with Van Jordan's garbage contract, renew his contract, and take off directly!

The Rockets' goal this year was just to return to the playoffs. As long as they don't compete for the championship, even if they are eliminated in the first round, Udoka has successfully completed the task assigned by the boss.