1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

A Dollar Short & A Day Late

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Joe Smith, Feb 6, 2020.

  1. Joe Smith

    Joe Smith Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2020
    Messages:
    149
    Likes Received:
    83
    Another trade deadline is going by the wayside, and per usual the Rockets due just enough to save money, they can always find a way to save money, and then add some marginal player, that is just enough to keep the hopium alive for fans to think the Rockets are actually contenders for the title this year.

    There is so much unused trash on this roster, if they were serious the Rockets would be cleaning house this trade deadline, that means tucker, house, chandler, Harty, rivers, McLemore, etc.... - only 5 or 6 guys will play in the playoffs anyway, you might as well get five players who are good enough to play 40 minutes a game in the playoffs given MDA.

    But this will never happen, the rockets will do some bs minor move that says "look we got a replacement center for Capela" , some washed up buyout players like Markieff Morris types, and sell the fans the idea that they believe they have enough to compete for a championship this year.

    You have to do your preparation way in advance, by scouting players well, and building a team around Harden through the draft. Daryl Morey has wasted James Harden's best years through his transactional style of team building. There are no cheap fixes to team building, the best way to build a solid roster with quality depth is through hard work in scouting, drafting well and then good player development - all of which Daryl Morey has severely dropped the ball on during his tenure with the Houston Rockets.

    Sure, the Rockets will win a bunch of games this year, give the fans hope that they have a chance in the playoffs, and then the gimmick team building philosophy is exposed against the real contenders in the playoffs.

    But the real problem is that Daryl Morey has mortgaged the entire Houston Rockets franchise for this "incomplete and poorly built team". There is no future, you have traded away every single first round pick, with no developmental players on your roster, what is your plan in two years? Daryl Morey is incompetent as a GM.
     
  2. Verbal Christ

    Verbal Christ Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2009
    Messages:
    17,590
    Likes Received:
    27,203
  3. IBTL

    IBTL Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2010
    Messages:
    12,112
    Likes Received:
    12,247
    cool but its not 3pm yet
     
    roslolian likes this.
  4. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2010
    Messages:
    8,497
    Likes Received:
    11,278
    ...how did this doom and gloom leak from the Astros forums?
     
  5. Nook

    Nook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    54,172
    Likes Received:
    112,815
    When just a little bit of knowledge is dangerous.

    First of all Robert Covington isn't a marginal player.

    Second of all the decision to not build through the draft was made by prior ownership.

    Third Markieff Morris would be a big get. He isn't washed up, and is having a very good season and is an excellent fit for the Rockets.

    Fourth, the trading away of draft picks was at the request of ownership.

    Perhaps you and @what should start a special thread where you two debate your current opinions.
     
  6. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    89,667
    Likes Received:
    43,183
    You could have summarized that in 5 concise sentences.

    Good try, breh.
     
    roslolian, raining threes and Roomba like this.
  7. Possum

    Possum Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,174
    Likes Received:
    647
    Bla bla bla. Half the players you nation can’t even be traded
     
    roslolian likes this.
  8. lionaire

    lionaire Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    5,717
    Likes Received:
    7,624
    I’d gladly welcome Markieff.
     
  9. alethios

    alethios Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    7,974
    Likes Received:
    6,015
  10. mightybosstone

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2014
    Messages:
    3,420
    Likes Received:
    5,747
    You don't like Bagwell and you trash Daryl Morey. I'm convinced this guy isn't a Houston sports fan at all. Are you from Dallas?
     
    roslolian and raining threes like this.
  11. HTown_TMac

    HTown_TMac Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2006
    Messages:
    4,530
    Likes Received:
    1,518
    Lol this couldn’t wait a few more hours bro?
     
    roslolian likes this.
  12. larsv8

    larsv8 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2007
    Messages:
    21,663
    Likes Received:
    13,914
    Not a fan of this new poster.

    Poor takes and seems to have an aura of self importance.
     
  13. lakersuck2

    lakersuck2 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2016
    Messages:
    2,500
    Likes Received:
    4,472
    You couldn't wait 3 hours to do this? You're gonna look reeeeal dumb if something happens soon. Bonus points for boldness though.
     
    roslolian and raining threes like this.
  14. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    raining threes, hakeem94 and Nook like this.
  15. Nook

    Nook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    54,172
    Likes Received:
    112,815
    Silent_Bob, Possum and raining threes like this.
  16. treyk3

    treyk3 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    8,716
    Likes Received:
    16,052
  17. K mf G

    K mf G Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2007
    Messages:
    4,333
    Likes Received:
    1,712
    Nice try Charlie Pallilo please stick to your radio show.
     
    hakeem94 and Nook like this.
  18. hakeem94

    hakeem94 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2016
    Messages:
    30,803
    Likes Received:
    41,420
    thank you, I learned a new word from you
    'hopium'
    AWESOME!
     
    roslolian likes this.
  19. Roomba

    Roomba Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2017
    Messages:
    3,922
    Likes Received:
    14,020
    TLDR Version of post: Rockets bad, Morey bad, I'm smart than u I know best k?:mad:

    Come on dude, you made pretty much the same thread a few days back.
     
    roslolian likes this.
  20. Air Yordan

    Air Yordan Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2019
    Messages:
    1,605
    Likes Received:
    1,924
    Roomba, raining threes and Nook like this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now