Okay, so probably a bad title for this blog but more so just an excuse for me to show this.
Man Kaman is still going after despite a pretty big deficit.
I would take either of those guys at this point as long as we would not have to give up much. Brad Miller is probably slower now than that video NOW, considering the uniform he was wearing. So yeah, scratch Brad Miller off my list.
I would love for us to somehow get rid of Brian Cook's contract and pick up Haddadi. Any suggestions on that?
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Von
Wafer listed as 4th best unrestricted free agent on the market by the dudes at Ball Don't Lie.
"He averaged almost 10 points per game last year. He's not a minimum player. But when you walk out on your coach on national TV, in this economy? Deal with what you can get, Von Wafer."
Also on the list is Nesterovic - deemed fit for Houston.
"He's a damn good defender, something some NBA analysts would fail to realize when they decide to only look up blocks per game on their Blackberries, rather than watch the actual games. He can score with the floater, and would be a very good backup at a pretty cheap price.
The solution? To Houston. The Rockets can talk all they want about running and weaving in Yao Ming's(notes)absence, but they'll also need someone to defend the pivot, and not act like a Collins twin once the ball meets the center's hands on offense."
Quotes
Wisdom from Joey and idiocy from Clyde- the baby-seal-clubber-Drexler: FanHouse
"For me sitting out, it was good and bad because I had a chance to develop and watch the NBA game," he said. "I had a chance to watch the defensive schemes and everything and watch Chuck Hayes, as great of a defender as he is on our team -- I had a chance to watch him all year and look at tape this summer to work on my defense." -Joey Dorsey
"I'm going to coach in the NBA. I don't know where, but I am. And I'll be a good one," Drexler told FanHouse over the weekend. "When I turn 50, that's what I'll be doing. The timing will be perfect." -Clyde Drexler
"For me sitting out, it was good and bad because I had a chance to develop and watch the NBA game," he said. "I had a chance to watch the defensive schemes and everything and watch Chuck Hayes, as great of a defender as he is on our team -- I had a chance to watch him all year and look at tape this summer to work on my defense." -Joey Dorsey
"I'm going to coach in the NBA. I don't know where, but I am. And I'll be a good one," Drexler told FanHouse over the weekend. "When I turn 50, that's what I'll be doing. The timing will be perfect." -Clyde Drexler
"The Race NOT Always WON by the Fastest!!" -Hasheem Thabeet from The Baseline
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Expectations
22 games in a row? Lakers to game 7? no injuries(besides Yao)?
Why is anyone ruling these things out? Our front court is going to be dangerous.
Brooks - The word in the paper is that Artest was giving him some of his "Hood'ism" during the time that AB took over. SO could we expect more from this gem? My expectations for Brooks this year is for him to dramatically bring up his scoring and start to show more signs of a true pg. I want to see the drive and dish out to ariza. Can not wait to see what that looks like.
Battier - We all know what this dude does, and he is going to be our leader for these youngsters. He is going to gaurd that two or that three and going to do the best job he can do.
Ariza over Artest? - okay, so let us compare the pro's and cons.
PRO
Artest is a GREAT defender, a great spot up shooter and very versatile as he can guard play point gaurds and pf's.
CON
Artest also tends to overplay, psychs himself out of a shot, he's been know as a "ballstopper" and i believe it from this 1 year. He argues with team mates supposively and I am sorry but his shooting in the playoffs was inconsistent. His numbers might be decent, but he made the crazy shots, not the spot up easy ones. He made like three point fading banks off the glass.
PRO
Ariza is a REALY GOOD defender and to some gold and purple bandwagoners he is "great." He is an improving shooter and probably the most athletic Rocket now.
CON
I am very optimistic on Ariza's "cons." The word is that he has been known to have bad handles on a break. As long as he knows this, works on it I think it will be fine. Hopefully that means more passing, more ball movement.
When I think basketball, I think about teamwork and chemistry. Cheese aside, I believe that Aaron and Ariza making it happen. I can hear Clyde, Bill.. and i guess Matt making up names for the new fast break duo.
Why is anyone ruling these things out? Our front court is going to be dangerous.
Brooks - The word in the paper is that Artest was giving him some of his "Hood'ism" during the time that AB took over. SO could we expect more from this gem? My expectations for Brooks this year is for him to dramatically bring up his scoring and start to show more signs of a true pg. I want to see the drive and dish out to ariza. Can not wait to see what that looks like.
Battier - We all know what this dude does, and he is going to be our leader for these youngsters. He is going to gaurd that two or that three and going to do the best job he can do.
Ariza over Artest? - okay, so let us compare the pro's and cons.
PRO
Artest is a GREAT defender, a great spot up shooter and very versatile as he can guard play point gaurds and pf's.
CON
Artest also tends to overplay, psychs himself out of a shot, he's been know as a "ballstopper" and i believe it from this 1 year. He argues with team mates supposively and I am sorry but his shooting in the playoffs was inconsistent. His numbers might be decent, but he made the crazy shots, not the spot up easy ones. He made like three point fading banks off the glass.
PRO
Ariza is a REALY GOOD defender and to some gold and purple bandwagoners he is "great." He is an improving shooter and probably the most athletic Rocket now.
CON
I am very optimistic on Ariza's "cons." The word is that he has been known to have bad handles on a break. As long as he knows this, works on it I think it will be fine. Hopefully that means more passing, more ball movement.
When I think basketball, I think about teamwork and chemistry. Cheese aside, I believe that Aaron and Ariza making it happen. I can hear Clyde, Bill.. and i guess Matt making up names for the new fast break duo.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Up Tempo
Full Article from Chron.com
“All our acquisitions, if you trace them, especially in the last two years, have been anticipating being a more up-tempo team,” general manager Daryl Morey said. “We anticipated our second team to do that. It just happens now that it is probably going to be our first team next year. We wanted players who could play in transition, and also work in the half court with Yao. Our acquisitions have been pretty consistent — more athleticism, play in transition, defensive-minded, attack the hoop.”
“All our acquisitions, if you trace them, especially in the last two years, have been anticipating being a more up-tempo team,” general manager Daryl Morey said. “We anticipated our second team to do that. It just happens now that it is probably going to be our first team next year. We wanted players who could play in transition, and also work in the half court with Yao. Our acquisitions have been pretty consistent — more athleticism, play in transition, defensive-minded, attack the hoop.”
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wild Wild West
I had high hopes around this time last year.
Dreams of this:
PG Alston
SG Battier
SF McGrady
PF Scola
C Yao
When it came to Texas teams, Rockets beat out SA and Dallas. We were far more of a contender for a championship. Then like these other teams, we were plagued with injuries that set us back.
All of the signings and trades that have gone on recently, are really going to benefit these Texas teams.
The Mavericks have traded for Shawn Marion, re-signed Jason Kidd, and found a reliable center in Gortat. I see all of these players working out. I see Shawn Marion getting talked about more next season. Jason Kidd will be able to utilize him correctly. Also, Q- ross was signed.
San "Antonio" McDyess
As much as I hate the Spurs, they have made some pretty reliable moves. Richard Jefferson has always been a player that has looked good when I see him play, but always flew well under my radar. After they traded for him I was curious who they were going to have protect the paint. But according to sources, Kurt Thomas and Bruce Bowen have said they will come back. And with the aquisition of McDyess, gotta be a lil' scared as a Rocket's fan.
With the lack of big man and the rumors going around about Amare in Houston. I am very very optomistic to see where Morey takes us.
Dreams of this:
PG Alston
SG Battier
SF McGrady
PF Scola
C Yao
When it came to Texas teams, Rockets beat out SA and Dallas. We were far more of a contender for a championship. Then like these other teams, we were plagued with injuries that set us back.
All of the signings and trades that have gone on recently, are really going to benefit these Texas teams.
The Mavericks have traded for Shawn Marion, re-signed Jason Kidd, and found a reliable center in Gortat. I see all of these players working out. I see Shawn Marion getting talked about more next season. Jason Kidd will be able to utilize him correctly. Also, Q- ross was signed.
San "Antonio" McDyess
As much as I hate the Spurs, they have made some pretty reliable moves. Richard Jefferson has always been a player that has looked good when I see him play, but always flew well under my radar. After they traded for him I was curious who they were going to have protect the paint. But according to sources, Kurt Thomas and Bruce Bowen have said they will come back. And with the aquisition of McDyess, gotta be a lil' scared as a Rocket's fan.
With the lack of big man and the rumors going around about Amare in Houston. I am very very optomistic to see where Morey takes us.
Ariza
"It had a lot to do with it," Ariza said. "I was approached by some really, really good teams. I felt like I could help myself a lot more and I could help myself also. But [that series] was definitely a good way to woo me.
"This is a great young team that has a lot of potential. It's very, very scrappy. They never give up and I believe that's the type of player I am. No matter what the situation is, up by 100 or down by 100, these guys still fight and continue. I'm happy to be part of that."
Stackhouse
Through all the sign-and-trade stuff in the Marion deal, Jerry Stackhouse's contract will be bought out by the Grizzlies, and he will become a free agent.
Seems like a safe pickup if he comes on the cheap. Even with Ariza, we need someone else to create their own shots from the wing. I guess if/when Tracy comes back, it won't seem necessary.
Seems like a safe pickup if he comes on the cheap. Even with Ariza, we need someone else to create their own shots from the wing. I guess if/when Tracy comes back, it won't seem necessary.
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