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!

[2017-8 Expectations] Troy Williams and Chinanu Onuaku

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocket River, Jul 2, 2017.

Page 1 of 3
  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    61,605
    Likes Received:
    29,029
    What are our Expectations from these guys?
    While we are looking at potential outside assets

    What are our expectations of what we have.

    Will these two see alot of playing time?

    Troy plays which position - SG and SF?
    Chinanu plays - PF and C?

    Rocket River
     
    #1 Rocket River, Jul 2, 2017
  2. Garner

    Garner Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2009
    Messages:
    4,688
    Likes Received:
    1,846
    The question should be asked after the roster is set.
    At this point? Who knows.
     
    #2 Garner, Jul 2, 2017
  3. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    89,662
    Likes Received:
    43,175
    Troy Williams I hope he gets Playing Time. Anything else is gravy.
     
    #3 daywalker02, Jul 2, 2017
    shadowsb23 likes this.
  4. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    70,703
    Likes Received:
    114,701
    6 underhanded FTs from Nanu. I would sacrifice Melo, CP3, Paul George, and Hayward for 6 prime time granny shots.
     
    #4 DreamShook, Jul 2, 2017
    don grahamleone, meggoleggo, seeingredtx and 5 others like this.
  5. Why not?

    Why not? Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2015
    Messages:
    272
    Likes Received:
    545
    I think Troy showed enough to make Dekker expendable. Could be the same with Nanu and Harrell.

    Can't wait for summer league!
     
    #5 Why not?, Jul 2, 2017
    mockster, arabrocket and shadowsb23 like this.
  6. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2008
    Messages:
    18,333
    Likes Received:
    18,338
    If they're around they'll get some good experience. Troy Williams in particular if he does nothing but work on his 3pt shot, he is a rotation player in this league. Onuaku I am excited to see if he can flourish because he can pass the ball at the 5 spot, which would go great in our offense.
     
    #6 Mathloom, Jul 2, 2017
    Yaosthirdleg likes this.
  7. King901

    King901 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    Messages:
    1,614
    Likes Received:
    243
    I thought they didn't extend a qualifying offer to Troy
     
    #7 King901, Jul 2, 2017
  8. Garner

    Garner Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2009
    Messages:
    4,688
    Likes Received:
    1,846
    This implies that if Troy had not shown enough, Houston would not have completed the trade for Chris Paul if it included Dekker.
     
    #8 Garner, Jul 2, 2017
  9. ThatBoyNick

    ThatBoyNick Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2011
    Messages:
    28,438
    Likes Received:
    43,626
    Troy's a free agent, not a Rocket currently.
     
    #9 ThatBoyNick, Jul 2, 2017
    daywalker02 likes this.
  10. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    45,180
    Likes Received:
    31,144
     
    #10 Dr of Dunk, Jul 2, 2017
    craguin, Vivi, saleem and 1 other person like this.
  11. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    89,662
    Likes Received:
    43,175
    Good confirmation. Thx. I thought of that as well.
     
    #11 daywalker02, Jul 2, 2017
  12. Why not?

    Why not? Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2015
    Messages:
    272
    Likes Received:
    545
    No, of course you always trade for a superstar when you have the chance. I just think moving off of Dekker became a lot easier when Troy showed he could hang!
     
    #12 Why not?, Jul 2, 2017
  13. Lightsnowaction

    Lightsnowaction Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2014
    Messages:
    1,269
    Likes Received:
    291
    Before the report from above, not much, if any from Troy and spot minutes here and there with Nanu depending if Nene resigns. I feel this season, we will go all in on veterans except for Capela.
     
    #13 Lightsnowaction, Jul 2, 2017
  14. Remlap

    Remlap Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2010
    Messages:
    4,605
    Likes Received:
    8,308
    What!?? NO Bobby Brown???
    What are James and CP going to say about that? LOL
     
    #14 Remlap, Jul 2, 2017
  15. dobro1229

    dobro1229 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    23,994
    Likes Received:
    19,882
    Nanu is the player to watch if Nene doesn't resign. He could be asked to play a huge role on this team.
     
    #15 dobro1229, Jul 2, 2017
  16. NIKEstrad

    NIKEstrad Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2000
    Messages:
    10,058
    Likes Received:
    3,774
    Interesting. Only reason I could think they would do this is that there was still some possibility of dropping below the salary cap, and they didn't want the cap holds limiting their offers.
     
    #16 NIKEstrad, Jul 2, 2017
  17. alethios

    alethios Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    7,974
    Likes Received:
    6,015
    Why not have it all? Dare to dream big!
     
    #17 alethios, Jul 2, 2017
  18. mockster

    mockster Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    3,351
    Likes Received:
    2,859
    Troy Williams and Bobby brown could be great additions if worse comes to worse. Even just insurance wise
     
    #18 mockster, Jul 2, 2017
  19. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    45,180
    Likes Received:
    31,144
    Something makes me think a Troy Williams can be useful or has talent to be better than what he's shown so far. Maybe the rare chance to become a later-blossoming steal. I recall Grizzlies fans being upset he was let go. Not so sure about Bobby Brown... but hey, that's their prerogative.
     
    #19 Dr of Dunk, Jul 2, 2017
    rkh-dog and mockster like this.
  20. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Messages:
    45,153
    Likes Received:
    21,570
    They will be overseas. Troy will play in Turkey and Chinanu will play in China.
     
    #20 Carl Herrera, Jul 2, 2017
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • 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.

  • Rockets Content

  • 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