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19 minutes ago, Orca of Peace said:

Rockets need another Big off the bench as Capela insurance. 

I like what I'm seeing from Hartenstein in the summer league. Then there is also Qi and Onuaku.

Posted
4 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

I think Capela is going to end up signing a relatively cheap, 1 year qualifying offer with the Rockets then go full unrestricted FA next year when there’s more money available.

 

that's not a good outcome for the rockets imo.  you want to come out of this summer with capela locked up for the next several years.  letting him hit UFA next summer is an extremely risky move.

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Lol. I wonder if this has to do with Tillman not wanting to pay a big tax? Is a huge tax worth it when you know you aren’t beating the warriors? 

We signed MCW and Gerald green and cp3. Money better make a big trade or we are taking a step backwards into middle of the pack.

Posted
Just now, Johnny Sack said:

Moute was a big, big loss.  

Ariza was a bigger loss than luc. Luc made no contributions during the playoffs but healthy I believe he would have helped a lot. Losing both of these guys is a massive step backwards. And if we are thinking melo is a priority then im

giving money a F.

Posted
2 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

So we think Carmelo and green are better options than ariza and luc? I guess focusing on defense was a one hit wonder haha.

When you miss a thousand three pointers in a row in the biggest game for your franchise in 20 years and your coach is an offensive genius, apparently yes. 

Posted
11 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

I mean does it really matter? No one is beating the warriors.

I think I agree with you on this point, at least for 1 more season...

Posted

I think the "new math" plan got canned as soon as Ariza got Phx offer. 

Not sure what the plan is now and sure as hell dont understand the Melo fascination. 

There doesn't seem to be a way to improve on last years roster now, shit we are not even running it back to the same level.

Posted (edited)

Melo and Ennis are very likely. The Rockets are a well run organization. Ariza is not worth $15M, and my bet is the medicals on Luc are not encouraging. Plus, Morey consistently finds guys in the 2nd round that contribute. They don't spend millions to move to take Edwards if their computer didn't say this guy is worth drafting, not too mention Gary Clark's game is very Luc like as well.

 

There are still plenty of wings remaining including Ellington and Graham.

Edited by HtownHorn
Posted
1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

Melo and Ennis are very likely. The Rockets are a well run organization. Ariza is not worth $15M, and my bet is the medicals on Luc are not encouraging. Plus, Morey consistently finds guys in the 2nd round that contribute. They don't spend millions to move to take Edwards if their computer didn't say this guy is worth drafting, not too mention Gary Clark's game is very Luc like as well.

Luc also had two decent stretches where he was injured and he didn’t recover from the second at all for the playoffs. 

Posted
2 hours ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Serious question from an outsider: why the fuck are the Rockets pursuing Melo? Who in their right mind would want that lollygagging cancer on their team?

sort of agree with this. Melo destroys the offensive flow with completely selfish ball. He thinks he's 10 years younger but the body doesn't respond. 

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again, summer league, but there was a lot to like tonight:

  • melton: 26 points, 9/16 FG, 5/10 from 3, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
  • zhou qi: 12 points on 4/6 shooting, 8 boards, 5 blocks
  • vincent edwards: 20 points, 8/12 FG, 2/4 from 3, 8 boards

i'd really like to see qi get more NBA minutes this year and see if he can do anything.

Posted (edited)

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2018-nba-free-agency-rumors-clint-capela-wants-a-contract-worth-100m-rockets-initially-offered-far-less/

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Sources told ESPN that the Rockets' initial offer to Capela was in the four-year, $60 million range, with the blossoming star center seeking a deal similar to Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams' four-year, $100 million contract.  

I can definitely see why he felt he was "undervalued" now.

Edited by Viper
Posted
sort of agree with this. Melo destroys the offensive flow with completely selfish ball. He thinks he's 10 years younger but the body doesn't respond. 
he won't even get the ball until 4 secs left., so this issue doesn't exist with the rockets.
Posted
57 minutes ago, Snacks said:
59 minutes ago, Orca of Peace said:
Tilman Fertita was on cnbc an hr ago and basically said Melo is not a Rocket.

yet.

I would hope we lock up Capella before we move on to melo. This off season has been horrible so far. Not sure how anyone could spin it as ok.

Posted
10 minutes ago, Orca of Peace said:

what will this team look like in 3 years with an old CP3 with a massive contract and only Cap, Harden while the other dudes age /decay/ go away. Houston might be a sub 500 team in 3 years.

Yea because we can't make moves over the next 3 years. What we have now is what we have for the next 3 years. 

Posted
10 minutes ago, Orca of Peace said:

what will this team look like in 3 years with an old CP3 with a massive contract and only Cap, Harden while the other dudes age /decay/ go away. Houston might be a sub 500 team in 3 years.

3 years from now? Do you realize how unpredictable the NBA is 3 years from now? Rockets have had 3 sub 500 years in the last 35 years. But your gonna tell they might do it in 3 more years? SMH

Posted
3 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

Yea because we can't make moves over the next 3 years. What we have now is what we have for the next 3 years. 

the big 3 contracts will be close to $90 mil+ right? Add a old CP3 and a not so fresh Harden and what do you have to work with?

Posted
3 minutes ago, Orca of Peace said:

the big 3 contracts will be close to $90 mil+ right? Add a old CP3 and a not so fresh Harden and what do you have to work with?

Harden will be 31 in 3 years. 

 

Curry  30

Lebron 33

Durant 29

Harden 28

 

Posted
4 minutes ago, Orca of Peace said:

the big 3 contracts will be close to $90 mil+ right? Add a old CP3 and a not so fresh Harden and what do you have to work with?

Whatever Morey has added to the roster, he's kinda good at drafting late 1st rounders and 2nd rounders that get huge contracts on other teams. Right now I would say that Melton is looking like the 1st rounder everyone thought he could be. Duval looks pretty good as well, and is only 19.

Posted
1 minute ago, joeycovers said:

Harden will be 31 in 3 years. 

 

Curry  30

Lebron 33

Durant 29

Harden 28

 

and his game will age well, as he doesn't need plus athleticism to dominate now.

Posted
5 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

and his game will age well, as he doesn't need plus athleticism to dominate now.

Exactly

 

Orca makes it sound like hes gonna break down. Based on what exactly? 

Posted (edited)

I know it's summer league but how has Qi looked on defense? I'd almost rather have him start the year at RGV instead of sitting on the bench here. He's got some real upside, which means he might be part of a trade. 

Edited by Mack Tripper

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