2022 Houston Rockets Offseason Thread - Lottery, Lottery, Lottery

[Murfdogg21 4412]

28 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

this isn't horrible

 

They could’ve picked up the one year option for $1.8M then reassess if they want to resign him or let him walk to free up time for Smith, Eason, KJ Martin, and whatever other forward will be on the ‘23-24 squad, but instead gave him 3 years/$22M?

[Dutchrudder 11139]

32 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

this isn't horrible

 

But why.gif

[BigOrange1 6441]

4 minutes ago, Murfdogg21 said:

They could’ve picked up the one year option for $1.8M then reassess if they want to resign him or let him walk to free up time for Smith, Eason, KJ Martin, and whatever other forward will be on the ‘23-24 squad, but instead gave him 3 years/$22M?

i meant not horrible given that they didn't pick up his option.  when they did that i was worried they'd give him something like $10-$12 mil/year so 7ish isn't that bad.

[UDontKnow 10447]

Our heads will explode again next season when Tate is in the starting lineup.

[TonyTexas 10515]

 

[Serak The Preparer 3431]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

 

I like this a lot more with team option year 3, and I hope (but know that's not the case) that in year 1 the bonus is tied to games lost.

[TonyTexas 10515]

 

[Pimphand 5756]

28 minutes ago, Serak The Preparer said:

I like this a lot more with team option year 3, and I hope (but know that's not the case) that in year 1 the bonus is tied to games lost.

I literally was thinking the same thing when I read about the bonus.

[Chapo 104]

Stone has done a good job overall but he gets too cute with these role players' contract. Last year it was Theis and now Tate. Great guys no doubt but no need to lock them to a long term deal. We want 2 max slots for next year FA and beyond

[BigOrange1 6441]

6.5 million is not going to stop them from doing anything they would like to do next summer.

[Murfdogg21 4412]

Next summer’s class sucks. They will either have to acquire a big name/contract via trade or hold off until free agent class of ‘24.

[Rockethorn1978 6082]

Would be nice to watch our draft picks develop into superstars so you don’t have to trade for anyone use those picks  and can just sign FA outright.

[billfromlaketravis 11488]

Too much money for a role player coming off the bench. Stone must think he has young PJ in Tate. I hope it's a trade friendly contract. 

[Rickylovesweed 14317]

On 7/1/2022 at 12:56 PM, Chapo said:

Stone has done a good job overall but he gets too cute with these role players' contract. Last year it was Theis and now Tate. Great guys no doubt but no need to lock them to a long term deal. We want 2 max slots for next year FA and beyond

The Theis contract was stupid but I don't have a huge issue with Tate. 

As said above next years class sucks which makes Tate's contract a little easier to swallow. 

[Rickylovesweed 14317]

I'm seeing some Gordon rumors with the Lakers. Anything of value we could get? 

Not that I fully believe any rumors involving Gordon because they happen every year. 

 

[Wulaw Horn 19073]

Just now, Rickylovesweed said:

I'm seeing some Gordon rumors with the Lakers. Anything of value we could get? 

Not that I fully believe any rumors involving Gordon because they happen every year. 

 

No. Absolutely nothing except for 27, 28 or 29

draft picks but that’s literally their only traceable assets and I’d think they use them to get off Westbrook if possible, or chasing a bigger fish than Gordon. 

[Rickylovesweed 14317]

I'm of the belief we should trade Gordon for just about anything but I'll even admit that doesn't look too enticing. 

 

 

 

[BigOrange1 6441]

daryl wants gordon.  i think he'll figure out a way to make it happen.

[Rickylovesweed 14317]

2 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

daryl wants gordon.  i think he'll figure out a way to make it happen.

Gordon, House, PJ Tucker and Harden. 

I see Morey still wants to be in Houston. 

[Murfdogg21 4412]

4 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

daryl wants gordon.  i think he'll figure out a way to make it happen.

Every Houstonian gets a free cheesesteak with whiz. 

Edited July 3, 2022 by Murfdogg21

[Murfdogg21 4412]

[billfromlaketravis 11488]

12 hours ago, Murfdogg21 said:

Every Houstonian gets a free cheesesteak with whiz. 

If it’s from Jake’s, I’m down. 

[BigOrange1 6441]

i'm pretty excited for summer league this year (starting with tonight's game against orlando).  looking forward to getting good looks at the three picks from this year, as well as seeing garuba getting some run.  lineup should be:

nix/tyty

christopher

eason

jabari

garuba

[TonyTexas 10515]

What are they waiting for?

 

[BigOrange1 6441]

6 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

What are they waiting for?

 

i think that stone is doing a good job with the rebuild, but i cannot figure out why he is so hesitant to pull the trigger on an EG trade.  hopefully it all makes sense in due time.

2023 cap space news:

and jk about seeing garuba tonight:

 

[Fud 9552]

It seems like they want a first that is mid-teens if not lightly protected, rather than something in the 20s

I'm probably not going to get around to this until tomorrow or Saturday, but Lowe apparently talks some Houston here, probably worth a listen

 

[HtownHorn 14690]

Who gives a shit about 2023 FA. It is a really shitty class.

Stone wants an unprotected future 1st for Gordon, he doesn't want a pick in the 20s, so likely a 1st rounder that is 3-4 years out. Houston has had 5 of them in the last 2 drafts, but traded two of them for Sengun. 

[Dutchrudder 11139]

2 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

What are they waiting for?

 

If I had to take one of those team's future 1sts, I would go with the Suns. If it's 2024 or later, that's a good deal. If it's 2023, then none of those will be below 25. 

[BigOrange1 6441]

2 hours ago, Fud said:

It seems like they want a first that is mid-teens if not lightly protected, rather than something in the 20s

I'm probably not going to get around to this until tomorrow or Saturday, but Lowe apparently talks some Houston here, probably worth a listen

 

oh i'm definitely gonna check that one out.  thanks.

[billfromlaketravis 11488]

Summer League starts in about 5 minutes. LFG!

[billfromlaketravis 11488]

Eason has the ugliest shot I have ever seen. Uh… what position does he project to? He should be fined every time he jacks up a 3.

[Murfdogg21 4412]

Banchero looks good. 

[SilasCoade 2622]

1 hour ago, Murfdogg21 said:

Banchero looks good. 

So did Smith. The blow by finishing with the left was nice.

[goatsaag 279]

3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Eason has the ugliest shot I have ever seen. Uh… what position does he project to? He should be fined every time he jacks up a 3.

Shawn Marion is the guy who has always popped into my head as a player comparison for Eason but maybe it's just them being the same size with ugly shots.

[Pimphand 5756]

7 hours ago, goatsaag said:

Shawn Marion is the guy who has always popped into my head as a player comparison for Eason but maybe it's just them being the same size with ugly shots.

When I saw him shoot I was like fuck I didn't realize we drafted a poor mans Marion

[UDontKnow 10447]

8 hours ago, goatsaag said:

Shawn Marion is the guy who has always popped into my head as a player comparison for Eason but maybe it's just them being the same size with ugly shots.

I kept hearing this in my head every time he shot the ball (17 times!).

 

[ChickenSandwich 9839]

Reminds me of R Covington with less Offense but more athleticism. 

[Fud 9552]

 

[Rockethorn1978 6082]

Whatever they do get a first rounder for like 2027. Unprotected.

[Dutchrudder 11139]

11 minutes ago, Fud said:

 

That's rather astounding for Harden to do. Finally willing to build a contender!  Houston North might have a chance this year.

[BigOrange1 6441]

props to harden for taking a real cut.  hope it works out for him.

[HtownHorn 14690]

The problem I see for the 76ers, is how they get the salary match. They don't have any expiring deals that can match Gordon, and the Rockets already have 18 contracts. It will take a 3rd team for sure.

[BigOrange1 6441]

ok i think i'm gonna like tari eason.

[Pimphand 5756]

15 hours ago, BigOrange1 said:

ok i think i'm gonna like tari eason.

Hr is definitely outperforming Smith despite the Marion style shot.

[Pimphand 5756]

On 7/8/2022 at 1:09 AM, goatsaag said:

Shawn Marion is the guy who has always popped into my head as a player comparison for Eason but maybe it's just them being the same size with ugly shots.

 

[Rockethorn1978 6082]

I’m gonna start a new thread about how awesome Hakeem was. I mean or I could just talk about it in our circle jerk thread and not make my own thread about like anyone gives a fuck. Just thought id throw that out.

Edited July 10, 2022 by Rockethorn1978

[billfromlaketravis 11488]

I’m going to sound like a degenerate here, but does anybody have a full game replay from last night?

[BigOrange1 6441]

4 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m going to sound like a degenerate here, but does anybody have a full game replay from last night?

it's on espn: https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/7b3729c9-7f69-308a-bf8a-ee15a6aba154/nba#bucketId=29779&sourceCollection=Browse_By_League

[Pimphand 5756]

4 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m going to sound like a degenerate here, but does anybody have a full game replay from last night?

I watched a replay of the first half at lunch at Lupe and it was a pretty painful brickfest from both sides.

[HtownHorn 14690]

10 hours ago, Pimphand said:

I watched a replay of the first half at lunch at Lupe and it was a pretty painful brickfest from both sides.

Yeah, that has been my take away through the 1st 2 games. These guys are 2-3 year projects at the earliest. Makes sense considering they are teenagers.