The Houston Rockets Thread

[CHBB]

I genuinely think Houston is the best team in the NBA right now.

I fully see them dethroning Golden State so long as everybody stays healthy. Those two-way players they added completely changed their team.

Joe Johnson was a solid addition but I don't see how he won't hurt them defensively.

[usagre]

I'm shocked the Rockets are going to let Capela go to RFA. There really aren't very many big men like him even now -most of his type of player can only play the four-, and he is a huge key to their team now and in the future.

Yeah he’s been great and will definitely be a key piece of theirs for years to come.

Joe Johnson is expected to be added after he is bought out by the Kings. Houston is loading up and appears to be the best threat to dethroning Golden State. They have to finish number one overall and get the number one seed in order to have a realistic shot in my opinion.

[CHBB]

I'm shocked the Rockets are going to let Capela go to RFA. There really aren't very many big men like him even now -most of his type of player can only play the four-, and he is a huge key to their team now and in the future.

[CHBB]

I think this is a few weeks old but apparently highly regarded Italian swingman Alessandro Gentile has agreed to join RGV next season if the Rockets will guarantee he gets called up. Hope he doesn't get screwed over like they did Papanikolaou.

[mollyada]

Although Rockets is not as famous as before, I still support the team. And have you heard the news that Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans will give their competition in NBA Shanghai show in October? What an amazing news! I have already bought tickets from http://en.damai.cn/event/tickets_102501/. If you also like NBA, I think you should take action as early as you can, as tickets are limited and people who bought early and usually get better seats for the same price.

[CKR13]

Rockets also finalized a four year contract with Eric Gordon, the one who has a history of leg injuries.

[CKR13]

Ryan Anderson signed by the Rockets to a four year deal.

[CHBB]

Agreed. With the way Okafor played against Cousins last night there is no room for Howard at all.

Yeah, exactly. Okafor is the future at the five, and no way could he play with Howard except at his own expense. Nerlens and Okafor are the cornerstones of the franchise, and Embiid if he's healthy. I don't want the Sixers giving up any of them.

To me, what makes the most sense is a trade sending Howard to Atlanta, Horford to Boston, and picks and players to Houston.

[CKR13]

I was literally just coming here to post that. Bravo sir. Bravo.

I know exactly who they'd want to replace Dwight. Morey and Hinkie are birds of a feather. Sixers better not do it.

Agreed. With the way Okafor played against Cousins last night there is no room for Howard at all.

[CHBB]

It seems a Dwight Howard trade is gaining steam as Rockets are fielding interest.

I was literally just coming here to post that. Bravo sir. Bravo.

I know exactly who they'd want to replace Dwight. Morey and Hinkie are birds of a feather. Sixers better not do it.

[CKR13]

It seems a Dwight Howard trade is gaining steam as Rockets are fielding interest.

[CKR13]

Tonight is probably the first game where the Rockets really limited their turnover rate with Harden playing much in control of the pacing. Harden opted for more threes than usual rather than attack in which he has that tendency to cough it up at times. They needed this win.

[Modis]

Houston trades for Josh Smith. He fits them perfectly. This move works for both parties imo.

Question is who are they going to get rid of? Terrence Jones? Motirjunas? I know they won't trade Capela or Harrell. That would just be dumb, but so is drafting players you don't play.

As far as I know the Rockets would want to get rid of T.Jones more because he's asking for a Big contract, also when DMo came back after the injury he did alright and better than T.Jones at times. I will guess and predict that they will take time with bringing DMo back again now that Josh Smith is in the squad and trade T.Jones.

[CHBB]

Houston trades for Josh Smith. He fits them perfectly. This move works for both parties imo.

Question is who are they going to get rid of? Terrence Jones? Motirjunas? I know they won't trade Capela or Harrell. That would just be dumb, but so is drafting players you don't play.

[Johnny7]

I never expected this, I thought they were missing a good PG and with Lawson they were ready. But it seems no chemistry or something. Maybe build a team around Harden, not with to many other superstars like Howard but with hard workers around Harden.