2022-23 Houston Rockets Thread - One More Season of Suckage

[Murfdogg21 4,412]

15 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

Next year, our pick goes to OKC (top 4 protected) but can replace that with Brooklyn's unprotected 1st.

Yeah, the intentional tank is over. Our pick will likely go to OKC. Hopefully the Brooklyn implosion starts next season when we get their pick. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

They beat the Spurs last night. Uh, that's not how you tank. Absolutely critical that they lose tonight. My starting lineup tonight : 

Boban 

Cauley-Stein

Garuba

TyTy

Nix

 

[Dutchrudder 11,133]

Suppose they did sign Harden this off-season to run the point. Draft Victor (fingers crossed), keep Segun at the 5, and use one of the guards as a 2. 

If that happens,what would it take to get Bridges from Brooklyn? Give them back all their picks so they can control their tanking, throw in 1-2 of the young guys that has an uncertain future? I think it's more appealing to the Nets to get picks that they can control, rather than some team that would be getting Bridges and improving significantly. That would be a crazy good team if the stars and planets aligned.

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

4 minutes ago, Dutchrudder said:

Suppose they did sign Harden this off-season to run the point. Draft Victor (fingers crossed), keep Segun at the 5, and use one of the guards as a 2. 

If that happens,what would it take to get Bridges from Brooklyn? Give them back all their picks so they can control their tanking, throw in 1-2 of the young guys that has an uncertain future? I think it's more appealing to the Nets to get picks that they can control, rather than some team that would be getting Bridges and improving significantly. That would be a crazy good team if the stars and planets aligned.

Does LeBron hate Harden? James is from LA and he's never expressed one iota of interest in the Lakers. 

I don't like Harden back in Houston. I'm happy he learned how to become a PG in Philly, but he's going to want a super max contract. He'll be 34 next season. I think he has a couple more good years, but he'll spend the big half of his contract on a de facto retirement tour. Getting fat and spending every single night at Treasures. 

[Murfdogg21 4,412]

The Clippers are currently 1.5 games above us getting the #10 pick 😳 

[Dutchrudder 11,133]

3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Does LeBron hate Harden? James is from LA and he's never expressed one iota of interest in the Lakers. 

I don't like Harden back in Houston. I'm happy he learned how to become a PG in Philly, but he's going to want a super max contract. He'll be 34 next season. I think he has a couple more good years, but he'll spend the big half of his contract on a de facto retirement tour. Getting fat and spending every single night at Treasures. 

I don't think so, they have very different lifestyles. I was at a Rockets/Cavs game a long time ago,and I recall those two getting into it all game. They both got called for techs when James tried to steal the ball from Harden and knocked him down, but in the way down Harden kicked Lebron in the nads. Not sure if Lebron remembers that, but I got the impression Harden won't be invited on the next Banana Boat Tour.

Harden in LA would actually work pretty well. His window somewhat matches up with Lebron's, and he could throw lobs all day to AD for the 25 games they play together. Live and party in LA all the time, very close access to Vegas, sounds perfect for Harden. Either that or the Clips if he's willing to take a pay cut.  

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

Jesus H. Christ. Silas going full Lovie. The Rockets are beating the doors off of the Spurs. 
 

I guess we burned all our candles for the Stros. The Rockets and especially the Texans are cursed. 

[TonyTexas 10,506]

Silas should have told the team not to shoot 61% from the field and 54% from beyond the arc. 

[HtownHorn 14,663]

You stupids know the worst 3 teams have the same odds. Who gives a shit about the Spurs, they are a worse team than the Rockets. It's the Hornets you have to watch, but they have a 4 game lead on the Rockets for 4th worst. This is a 3-person draft, so it doesn't matter if the Rockets are picking 4-7, because they aren't getting an elite prospect.

Edited March 6, 2023 by HtownHorn

[HtownHorn 14,663]

5 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

Suppose they did sign Harden this off-season to run the point. Draft Victor (fingers crossed), keep Segun at the 5, and use one of the guards as a 2. 

If that happens,what would it take to get Bridges from Brooklyn? Give them back all their picks so they can control their tanking, throw in 1-2 of the young guys that has an uncertain future? I think it's more appealing to the Nets to get picks that they can control, rather than some team that would be getting Bridges and improving significantly. That would be a crazy good team if the stars and planets aligned.

If you draft Wembanyama then you can use Smith and the Nets picks for Bridges, but if they sign Harden, they are signing another veteran like Green. With Wembanyama and Draymond there would be little PT for Smith.

Edited March 6, 2023 by HtownHorn

[Wulaw Horn 19,065]

35 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

You stupids know the worst 3 teams have the same odds. Who gives a shit about the Spurs, they are a worse team than the Rockets. It's the Hornets you have to watch, but they have a 4 game lead on the Rockets for 4th worst. This is a 3-person draft, so it doesn't matter if the Rockets are picking 4-7, because they aren't getting an elite prospect.

You can say whatever you want but if you ask me if I’d rather pick 5 than 7 I will always rather pick 5. If the cost of that is not beating the spurs it’s not like it’s even a question. 

[Wulaw Horn 19,065]

If we get out of the seller we will rue this 4 game stretch:

76ers- W

Spurs- L

Suns- W

Bucks- W. 
 

What in the actual fuck happened there?  

[Rockethorn1978 6,072]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

You can say whatever you want but if you ask me if I’d rather pick 5 than 7 I will always rather pick 5. If the cost of that is not beating the spurs it’s not like it’s even a question. 

When you figure out no one is as smart as htown horn the better your posting will be. So get in line. 

[BigOrange1 6,432]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

You can say whatever you want but if you ask me if I’d rather pick 5 than 7 I will always rather pick 5. If the cost of that is not beating the spurs it’s not like it’s even a question. 

absofuckinglutely.  give me the scenario where the worst we can do is pick #5 100% of the time.

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

Simmons, so grain of salt, but yikes : https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/rockets-james-harden-bill-simmons-17823551.php

Cliffs: Simmons says Harden back to Houston is a foregone conclusion. 

Edited March 7, 2023 by billfromlaketravis

[BigOrange1 6,432]

if these jerkoffs are so excited about winning games, tonight's would be a good one to win.

[Ignatius 4,017]

On 3/5/2023 at 10:11 PM, HtownHorn said:

You stupids know the worst 3 teams have the same odds.

Narrarator: They don’t….

[BigOrange1 6,432]

jabari smith probably had the best game of his career tonight: 30 points on 10/19 shooting (3/5 from 3)and 12 rebounds.  hope this is the start of him playing like we all thought he would.

[BigOrange1 6,432]

lmao the spurs beat the nuggets 

[Wulaw Horn 19,065]

Fucking around and going to decide to beat the Bulls tonight, maybe. We have a shit load of winnable games down the stretch. My hope of 5 seed being the worst case scenario is dying. 

[HtownHorn 14,663]

Just now, Wulaw Horn said:

Fucking around and going to decide to beat the Bulls tonight, maybe. We have a shit load of winnable games down the stretch. My hope of 5 seed being the worst case scenario is dying. 

You forgot the Rockets are absolutely the worst 4Q team in the NBA. Bulls have tied it up.

[Wulaw Horn 19,065]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

You forgot the Rockets are absolutely the worst 4Q team in the NBA. Bulls have tied it up.

That might have been a rare reverse jinx trying to make my team lose. 

[HtownHorn 14,663]

Just now, Wulaw Horn said:

That might have been a rare reverse jinx trying to make my team lose. 

23-11 4Q so far. That's the Silas coaching advantage.

[Wulaw Horn 19,065]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

23-11 4Q so far. That's the Silas coaching advantage.

This is like when Luhnow purposely had a shitty bullpen so in case we were winning. We’d have a good chance to lose as a backstop. It’s essential for a tank. 
This would win an extra 8 or 12 games just by being competently coached and trying and having just one or two veterans with a modicum of a clue. 

[Ignatius 4,017]

Jabari Smith had another strong effort…

[HtownHorn 14,663]

Rockets need to cut Porter today. Another fight with the coaching staff in game. He should be done.

[wildcat09 29,345]

On 3/12/2023 at 1:30 PM, HtownHorn said:

Rockets need to cut Porter today. Another fight with the coaching staff in game. He should be done.

Rockets would be up by like 15 right now against the Celtics if it weren’t for Porter.

[perfectchaos007 6,625]

Why do we need team chemistry when we're trying to tank? Cut his ass in the off-season

[Ignatius 4,017]

3rd straight 20/10 for Smith, he’s really looking comfortable…

[HtownHorn 14,663]

Lulz. Both Houston and Detroit won tonight.

[TonyTexas 10,506]

A nice fuck you to Bill Simmons

[BigOrange1 6,432]

54 minutes ago, Ignatius said:

3rd straight 20/10 for Smith, he’s really looking comfortable…

the win is annoying but it is so nice that jabari is finally looking like the player we thought we were getting at #3.

[Wulaw Horn 19,065]

5 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

the win is annoying but it is so nice that jabari is finally looking like the player we thought we were getting at #3.

Yes yes yes  

your turn to draft. 

[BigOrange1 6,432]

spurs win again!

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

On 3/12/2023 at 1:30 PM, HtownHorn said:

Rockets need to cut Porter today. Another fight with the coaching staff in game. He should be done.

Club option this summer right? He’s a 1000% gone if they draft Scoot. 

[HtownHorn 14,663]

11 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Club option this summer right? He’s a 1000% gone if they draft Scoot. 

It shouldn't matter who they draft. There is no way you give that guy that extension.

[BigOrange1 6,432]

dumb fucks are gonna beat the lakers tonight.

[HtownHorn 14,663]

Not even the officials could keep the Rockets from winning. 25 FTA for two backup guards, lulz.

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

I think LeBron takes all of the Laker’s money next season, plays in like 42 games, and waits out Bronny’s destination in 2024. 
 

An organization like the Lakers shouldn’t have to sell their souls/ruin their roster for a decade for 1 measly title. That’s a Timberwolves move right there. 
 

Also yes, I’m destroyed that the Rockets won again. The Pistons deeply suck. I think it’s insurmountable unless they shut Jabari down which they won’t and probably shouldn’t. 

Edited March 16, 2023 by billfromlaketravis

[hornmpa96 2,618]

Fortunately I attended my last Rockets game for the season last night. I’m 3 for 3 in watching Rockets victories this year.

[LCHorn 2,615]

16 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I think LeBron takes all of the Laker’s money next season, plays in like 42 games, and waits out Bronny’s destination in 2024. 
 

An organization like the Lakers shouldn’t have to sell their souls/ruin their roster for a decade for 1 measly title. That’s a Timberwolves move right there. 
 

Also yes, I’m destroyed that the Rockets won again. The Pistons deeply suck. I think it’s insurmountable unless they shut Jabari down which they won’t and probably shouldn’t. 

Correct me if I’m wrong but the bottom 4 teams have the same lottery odds, right?  Why would it be better to suck worse than Detroit?

[TonyTexas 10,506]

3 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

Correct me if I’m wrong but the bottom 4 teams have the same lottery odds, right?  Why would it be better to suck worse than Detroit?

Bottom 3 have the exact same odds for picks 1-4. #4 odds are slightly worse. The biggest difference is #1 is guaranteed at least a top 5 pick, #2 top 6 and so on. 
https://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds

[Ignatius 4,017]

4 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

Correct me if I’m wrong but the bottom 4 teams have the same lottery odds, right?  Why would it be better to suck worse than Detroit?

It’s the bottom 3 (14%), but you’re correct - our record relative to Detroit means shit, it’s our record relative to Charlotte….

[billfromlaketravis 11,447]

I’m digging Falkbrenner’s game. If he’s a really 7’1’’, the Rockets should take a flier on him in the second. 

[BigOrange1 6,432]

On 3/16/2023 at 4:14 PM, TonyTexas said:

Bottom 3 have the exact same odds for picks 1-4. #4 odds are slightly worse. The biggest difference is #1 is guaranteed at least a top 5 pick, #2 top 6 and so on. 
https://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds

its amazing to me that we're in year 3 of this and people still don't understand how it works.

[HtownHorn 14,663]

27 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m digging Falkbrenner’s game. If he’s a really 7’1’’, the Rockets should take a flier on him in the second. 

Do you mean Kalkbrenner? He's likely staying at Creighton for another season, and the Rockets don't have a 2nd round pick this year.

[wildcat09 29,345]

14 hours ago, BigOrange1 said:

its amazing to me that we're in year 3 of this and people still don't understand how it works.

Nobody told me there would be math.

[HtownHorn 14,663]

Man, it's too bad Miller is such a piece of shit, he's probably the 2nd best prospect in this draft, and would fit better if the Rockets really signed Harden.

[TonyTexas 10,506]

1 hour ago, HtownHorn said:

Man, it's too bad Miller is such a piece of shit,

Perfect fit for Fertitta

[BigOrange1 6,432]

13 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

Man, it's too bad Miller is such a piece of shit, he's probably the 2nd best prospect in this draft, and would fit better if the Rockets really signed Harden.

i don't think its going to hurt his draft stock at all (unless something else comes out).  it would probably feel gross rooting for him, but i don't think it would stop the rockets from taking him if they get the #2 or 3 pick.