Post Draft Discussion Board

by RedRover on Jun 23, 2011 10:30 PM CDT

So the Rockets made their moves in a draft even thinner than Torrie Spelling but, with less talent. From my perspective, the draft was as relevant for the Rockets as Congressmen Weiner is to politics. We selected yet another pf and received via trade, Johnny Flynn and yet another 7ft project with relative upside, in exchange for Brad Miller who is to say the least in the twilight of his career. We didn't need this draft. We have what we have and now it's time to develop it. My thoughts on moving forward. Our starting lineup (post trade deadline) was of the most cohesive units in the NBA. Which proves money buys talent but, not chemistry. Having one of the best records (post all-star game) in the league. Our bench we HAVE to develop. The talent's there we have to coach it! Terrence Williams hopefully gets playing time to get comfortable in the offense and mature as an NBA player. Hasheem Thabeet showed promise in his short stint with our D-league affiliate, finding more of an identity and competitive attitude with each extra minute of playing time. With Thabeet working with Carol Dawson this summer, he should progress into a (best case scenario) back up C for the Chuck Wagon coming off the bench for us. He just needs minutes and time! Goran Dragic is going to get more comfortable and that spells danger for the opposing backup pg's in this league. A lot of upside for the Rockets, we didn't need this draft. Just time to prepare and develop for the 2011-2012 season. (Assuming no work stoppage). Any thoughts, theories, or opinions?

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As we can trade Scola and pick up a center I’ll be happy.

by jman012 on Jun 23, 2011 10:32 PM CDT reply actions

No one with a center wants to trade their center

Me against the world is a mismatch in my favor.

by batman713 on Jun 23, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Free Agency bro.

We can go after Nene, Deandre Jordan, Marc Gasol and Samuel Dalembert. Im sure we could get one of them.

by jman012 on Jun 23, 2011 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I bet my testicles we get none of them

Me against the world is a mismatch in my favor.

by batman713 on Jun 23, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm with you batman

Odds are we strike out.

by Patrick Harrel on Jun 23, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree that the odds are against Houston obtaining a true center in FA

But with all the damn Power Forwards stock-piled, 2 of which have experience playing center for the Rockets already technically puts Houston 3 deep at center.
D-Mo, Thabeet, and Hill or Hayes.
However, I do think Houston may be planning to trade Scola, but I don’t think their intentions will be to get a true center in return.

by Nobody is Better Than Jordan on Jun 24, 2011 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Trade Scola.

For who?…I know not.

by PeteyNhtown on Jun 26, 2011 6:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Best case

scenario we got rid of brad miller and his horrible contract. Morey gently placed him in a basket with a blankey, left him on the Timberwolves doorstep, rang the doorbell, and then ran as fast as he could!

by RedRover on Jun 23, 2011 10:57 PM CDT reply actions

After they stole our picks and threw Johnny Flynn us.

by Richard Sun on Jun 24, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Flynn is insurance

in case we have to move Lowery

by makinmajik on Jun 24, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't think Lowry's value is high enough yet to get anything decent

by Richard Sun on Jun 24, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

Considering Houston's not done...

They did a great job tonight. Morris is not another PF, he will play at the 3. You filled a need with an apparent top 10 talent, Big 12 player of the year.
Mont is great value at 20, I love the pick. He needs to get tougher, but his versatility will be valuable to this team.

Welcome to Houston Kevin McHale. Just remember "It was Minnesota" is no longer an excuse.

by jake_471 on Jun 23, 2011 11:22 PM CDT reply actions

the question now becomes

who do the Rockets get rid of? Are they going to resign Hayes? Are they going to keep Hill, Scola, and PPat? People are saying the Donatas cant play Center so that makes him a PF right?

"Stability is a factor in teams that win the championship. But if you stabilize on a team that's going to end up short of that, then all you're doing is spinning your wheels in the 45-win range."-----Daryl Morey

by fanoflosingteams on Jun 23, 2011 11:40 PM CDT reply actions

A little complicated....

Hill’s gone. No doubt about that. They have to resign the Chuck Wagon. He’s improved and has too much chemistry with the starters at this point. Scola is potentially becoming trade bait, and Patrick Patterson is the only current lock for the pf’s right now. Donatas will backup Chuck Wagon (assuming he beats out Thabeet).

The pessimistic optimist...

by RedRover on Jun 24, 2011 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions

What draft pick did we trade away?

2012 1st?

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by craigj007 on Jun 24, 2011 2:01 AM CDT reply actions

one from Memphis

by NVP on Jun 24, 2011 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks I feel a bit better

by craigj007 on Jun 24, 2011 2:15 AM CDT reply actions

Deandre Jordan or Marc Gasol would be sweet.

by PeteyNhtown on Jun 24, 2011 4:29 AM CDT reply actions

Going to have to be a trade....

Some idiot is going to throw 10-15 million to Dalembert for 5 seasons, not feasible for this team. As far as what happens now? When Utah picked Kanter over Knight, that was the first chip to fall. They have an excess of big men now, but not a PG. Thier PG Devin Harris is being shopped. Houston has that same problem at PG, but do not have a C. A Jefferson/McHale reunion…. Make it happen!! And you won’t have to give up Martin because they drafted Burks.

Welcome to Houston Kevin McHale. Just remember "It was Minnesota" is no longer an excuse.

by jake_471 on Jun 24, 2011 9:20 AM CDT reply actions

Jefferson/CJ Miles for Scola/ and (_)?

by PeteyNhtown on Jun 26, 2011 6:13 AM CDT up reply actions

The question is not who do we get rid of

but who do other teams want? I doubt the free agent angle will produce and we need to move players anyway. We might have to give up a player or two that we like to get a serviceable big.

by makinmajik on Jun 24, 2011 11:01 AM CDT reply actions

Moving Lowry is insane,

you move players to find that one player who can play well, and thats what lowry did last year. He played both sides of the court and gets eveyone involved. you atleast let him come back this year to prove he is not a fluke. When alot of trades and players are thrown out people stray away from sticking to trying to get players we need to fill our holes, instead of others.

by since86rocketsfan on Jun 24, 2011 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

Why don't we offer Gasol a Yao Ming esque contract?

or DeAndre Jordan a Biedrins like contract? 9 mill a year for him is definitely too much but I can guarantee he isn’t coming cheap…
I think that by offering Gasol a Ming contract is probably our best option/chance to land a good center. Especially since we wouldn’t be adding any extra payroll for the center spot by simply replacing the player…of course, that means the end of Yao’s tenure but it is bound to happen any day now…Honestly, Idk about what will happen…imma just stay quiet and watch the show now…which I highly suggest to most of y’all on this board…

ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Roxbybirth on Jun 24, 2011 2:35 PM CDT reply actions