Trae Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) I give it a B. I'm glad we traded away Batum.Morey is a genius. Edited June 27, 2008 by Trae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I give it a B. I'm glad we traded away Batum.Morey is a genius.I just read up on Green from a couple of nba draft websites. I think we're really gonna like this kid. I love LOVE Dorsey. He's a beast.I wonder what we'll the rest of the summer...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Is it time for a new thread for the new season?I've seen this talked about a few times in different articles...Morley added that Greene will probably struggle to crack the veteran rotation in Houston next season.I think that's a good strategy by Morey. Usually GMs and coaches talk about them fitting in the system and getting the most out of them blah blah blah...I like this b/c it's the truth and hopefully it'll make Greene determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Rockets need to get free agents and proven players now. I think the opportunity to win a title is like 3 yrs. After 3 yrs, i see Yao and T-Mac declining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The Rockets now have Ron Artest. He was traded to Houston for Bobby Jackson, Donte Greene, and a first round pick. In other words, Rockets got a complete steal and robbed Sacramento. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) What the heeze?!! When I saw a new post in this thread, I knew something was up. Rocket talk in July??I don't know what to think. I really like Artest, but I was starting to get excited about Greene.Wow, very mixed feelings on this one.Depending on Artests contract situation, yeah, this could be a steal.edit: Why didn't Fagen give Artests contract situation? Did I miss it? Stupid!http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports...kn/5914062.htmledit2: "For the Rockets, even the short-term of Artest's contract (with one season worth $7.4 million left before he becomes a free agent) is a good thing." Am I dumb or is that wordy? Don't answer that. Just one season and possibly two first rounders? Granted you never really know what you're getting out of a drafted player, that's a lot to give up in my eyes for one year. That is unless we win the championship.http://blogs.chron.com/nba/2008/07/ron_ron...kets_picku.html Edited July 30, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) I hear his name a lot so I figure he's alright. Didn't know which team he played for, though. Edited: I guess I know why his name sounded familiar. Folks on the chron.com say this fellow is a thug. Edited July 30, 2008 by KimberlySayWhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I mean, he was involved in the biggest fight in modern day American history (Brawl at the Palace 2004), but he didn't start it. He tried to stay away from it and was laying on a table when a fan through beer on him. That's when hell broke loose.He still has that fire in him, but he wants to play for Rick Adelman (Rockets coach). He had his best days under him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I mean, he was involved in the biggest fight in modern day American history (Brawl at the Palace 2004), but he didn't start it. He tried to stay away from it and was laying on a table when a fan through beer on him. That's when hell broke loose.He still has that fire in him, but he wants to play for Rick Adelman (Rockets coach). He had his best days under him.I like this deal. We all know the Rockets need a leader, someone with passion, someone aggressive. I think Artest can be that guy. Let T-Mac slide back out of the leadership role and focus on his game. Let Artest be vocal. I really like this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The Rockets essentially acquired Artest for a bowl of grits. I mean, Green could turn out to be a good player and the future first rounder might be a decent player, but Artest is a legit 20 point per game player who can defend and add toughness. Plus, he likes to drive to the basket, something the Rox desperately needs during crunch time.I could see if the Rockets gave up a lot but they essentially bought a bottle of Glenlivet for the cost of a 12-oz can of Coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) This worries me just a little bit. Hopefully I'm just misunderstanding it?"I'm still not the type of guy to do all the right things. That's not my culture. I was raised different, but that doesn't mean I'm not a good person. I might do different things. I might say I don't want to be a King or that my teammates aren't playing hard, but that doesn't mean I'm a bad person. I might have had the [incident] in Detroit, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to be traded."http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3510261 Edited July 30, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I remember the brawl now after seeing it again on the news last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hopefully Yao will be able to teach Artest some class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I guess, but Artest has been clean the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I wish Yao would have kept is mouth shut. There's no need to say that to the media. It didn't help anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Now I'm getting excited about Artest. Usually when one of our teams makes a big acquisition, it's pretty divided and I don't know enough to know any better. Everyone's enthusiastic about this one. They better stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I guess, but Artest has been clean the past few years.Artest: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Didn't Rafer cut someone with a butter knife last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Injuries to T-Mac already a concern (Houston Chronicle).The team looks good on paper, but... it also looks like Artest may be the most healthy key player on the team. Too bad our stars have such frail joints...Go Rockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 honestly if the rockets stay healthy then this years championship is going to be ours to lose. i dont see the celtics big three being able to break down our starting 5 and our first string players. *fingers crossed* to a healthy season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karick42 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I am a T-Mac supporter to the end but I don't see the point of him basically telling us that he is going to get injured AGAIN at some point this season. I guess most Rocket fans already felt it was inevitable but if you are trying to keep the hopes of the city in full swing, would you really tell the press that and put the concern/doubt out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Maybe they should just rotate T-Mac and Yao in/out of the line-up throughout the regular season to keep them rested and feeling fresh for the playoffs... 22-game win streaks are fun... but they would be more fun if they happened when it counts (the playoffs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 shemac, hahajk, I like Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karick42 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Maybe they should just rotate T-Mac and Yao in/out of the line-up throughout the regular season to keep them rested and feeling fresh for the playoffs... 22-game win streaks are fun... but they would be more fun if they happened when it counts (the playoffs).I will always remember the 22 game winning streak! It was such an awesome atmosphere and was really exciting to be a part of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The Lakers should really be our only competition this year. The Mavs are declining and made a bad move by firing Avery, buh buy Mavs. The Spurs are declining, lost Brent Barry to us, all their guys are older, and Manu is injured. The Suns are declining, Shaq is slow and they lost a good coach. We just have to worry about New Orleans and the Jazz. I think the Jazz are a rung below. The Hornets might cause problems though.Go Rockets! It's Time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 ron artest is going to be such a huge gain on the court this seasonif carl landry stays can you imagine having ron artest, shane battier, yao ming, carl landry and chuck hayes all in the line up and rotation for an outstanding defense. i cant wait to see the rotation scheme that coach rick adelmen will create.i agree with prohouston. lakers, jazz and hornets will be our most difficult opponents in the west this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Artest is going to take a lot of the load off of McGrady and Yao this season, so we can rest those two up more. I have a feeling that Dorsey will have a Landry-type rookie season, and Landry will pick up from where he left off. We are VERY deep at the 4 position with Scola/Landry/Dorsey and Artest plays the 4 a lot as well. We have so many lineups that we can do this year, too. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Artest is going to take a lot of the load off of McGrady and Yao this season, so we can rest those two up more. I have a feeling that Dorsey will have a Landry-type rookie season, and Landry will pick up from where he left off. We are VERY deep at the 4 position with Scola/Landry/Dorsey and Artest plays the 4 a lot as well. We have so many lineups that we can do this year, too. I can't wait.We seriously need to find a good backup center. Deke might not come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Dorsey can play backup C. He has the size and length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 2 THA C Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 RED ROWDIE AUDITIONS THIS SAT @ NOON 10-04-2008I Can not wait for this season to start. GET RED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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