(The Ringer) Rockets seriously interested in Robert Covington trade

Why on earth would Minnesota want Capela in the first place? They have no spot for him.

 

You're definitely right that House has the higher offensive potential.

But this team really needs better defense and right now Covington is a better defender. Taller and longer, gives us a lot of versatility.

I'm a huge Danuel House fan trust me, but with Gordon's contract untradable, we're going to have to make some tough decisions to improve this squad.

 

we will be there this season

 

we don't need covington. what we need is a 3rd superstar

 

Haven't been keeping up with KAT's game, but I think he's becoming a stretch 5. Capela would fit in, I think.

 

And someone like you to humor those guys and the locker room.

 

If you think you getting Gordon for Capela, i doubt magic does this. They would want a star. Your looking for Aarron Gordon + Vucecic for Westbrook. If you think about they already have young capela, so it makes trade redundant.

Your not getting better or worse in either trade. James Harden is your Super Star who can carry any team, and Westbrook can take over games like Harden, so you dont trade that..., I dont even see the hype for this guy (Gordon), hes like a lesser Blake who cant rebound lol. Just cause he got some cool highlight reals here and there, and looks like a badass doesnt amount to winning by any means.

Aaaron Gordon
13.7 ppg 6.7 rpg
In the east this doesnt mean much, hes a lesser blake by alot.

 

Yes I’m not impressed either. I’d rather see what we look like at full strength before trying some roster overhaul. I would love some size at the 4 for this team y’all are talking crazy. Y’all panic after every loss wtf is wrong with y’all?

 

Kevin O'Conner didn't even realize Gordon was ineligible to be traded. He proposed a Kevin Love trade including him like 2 weeks ago. I'm pretty sure this guy is not "plugged in".

We ain't getting a difference maker. Tilman guaranteed that already.

 

We should go after a big in NYK, they have stacked themselves nicely with some PFs and Marcus Morris is shooting lights out from 3. I rather we go after him, Taj or another rather than Covington.

 

To get Marcus you would've to trade PJ or Clint just to match the salaries. the only way Marcus comes here is via buyout if nobody can/want to trade for him and if he's not L.A bound or whatever.

 

Another short stubby PF....sigh.

DD

 

You mean Center.... in Mike D'Antoni's dream lineup. 6'8" is too tall for the Houston Rockets.

 

Stubby?

Have you ever seen him play?

He's 6-9, fairly slim, and has a 7-2 wingspan.

Absolute athlete.

 

LOL, look at this player analysis! JFC.

 

Speaking of analysis, let's see what the analytics say about RoCo.

But he is "too short and stubby!" ......LOL.

 

He's a perfect fit here.

 

Sorry but none of those guys is a good starting C and you want to trade a couple of #1's?

Covington is not that much of an upgrade to House IMO to offset losing Capela and draft picks.

 

So why hasn't any run of the mill center been top 5 in rebounding and block shots over the last 3 years?

Why hasn't any run of mill C outplayed both Gobbert and Kat in back to back playoff series?

 

He would get minutes at center, and not 5-10 like some think. He is strong, a good rebounder with good size (6'9") and great length (7'2" WS), he is quick enough to switch and can defend the post really well.... I'll take Covington guarding Anthony Davis, Harrell, Porzingas and just about anyone else over Capela. That doesn't take into account his ability to stretch the defense.