[Media] 2019-2020 Rockets seed/record predictions

Fragmented feelings about this....

Harden will always be the primary focus with our record, even with Westbrook.

It's important to consider that the Rockets have been a few shots away from being in the finals. I think that the increase of shot-makers in this group is being ignored. Even a guy like Thabo has made crucial shots as part of the supporting cast. Tyson Chandler could be the offensive rebound we need. House is better. Rivers has been clutch. Tucker will take more shots this year, as he should.

And, CrazyMan Russ, regardless of efficiency concerns, makes big shots.

Last year, CP3 was not a difference-maker in the playoffs. He just wasn't the same guy from the first year and when his shot wasn't falling, he didn't have the step to get to the rim to get the bucket. Russ can do that at will. Russ WILL score the ball when the team needs some points. We didn't have that last year unless Harden was in his 78-game God Mode.

This team has the group to make those "missed shots" we've suffered over the last two years. Even a 5ppg Ryan Anderson can hit the deep 3 when it's needed.

We're just as dangerous as the Clips and Lakers. I think we have more killers and chemistry. That works in our favor.

 

Hey Cod!

Any updates on Nene, whole contract situation seems really odd.

Any word on what in the world the team is going to do to add length and depth at the 3/4?

 

I think Rivers is going to take many shots to be honest.

 

3 team trade:

BOS: Capela, Clark, Hartenstein, Rockets SRP

ORL: Smart, Langford, McClemore, Celtics SRP

HOU: AG, Robert Williams, Wes Iwundu

 

Lol this broad is really fixated on us getting Gordon lol.

 

Don't know about whole board but AG would be a great complementary piece for Beard and Brodie.

Then trade House and FRP for Covington.

Nene and filler to MEM for Josh Jackson and maybe Bruno too.

Sign Lance Thomas to min contract.

Brodie/Rivers
Beard/EGo/Jackson
RoCo/Thomas/Iwundu
AG/Tucker/Thabo
Bruno/Tyson/Robert Williams

Clemons & Frazier on 2 way - 1 spot open for buyouts or save cap space.

 

I love you Cod but many here are going to be in for a rude awakening when it comes to this team and defense. I’m legitimately afraid of the defense that will be played. I can easily seem them being a bottom tier defense team. Westbrook is an awful defender. For all of CP3’s faults people say he had at least he was a good defender. He was a smart defender. I think we are going to experience a lot of shoot outs. Win 50ish games and get exposed in the playoffs.

 

OS this a world where salary cap exist. N also a world where the other teams just give good players away