Who are some free agents you want the Rockets to go after this off-season?

Hayward and Javale McGee

 

Need some veteran presence to help manage and challenge Harden. Not enough winning personalities on this team

 

They have to find a way to get PG-13. I know he wants LA but I bet if Harden bugged him constantly Daryl could find a way to make it happen.

 

Realistic: Llull, Mo Speights and bring back Nene

Unrealistic dream scenario: Milsap

 

Well since it says Free Agent I'm not going to say PG13.

Gordon Hayward or Ibaka, Redick to replace Lou, Bring back Nene.

This is with hopes of unloading Anderson. Lou—which I'm sure we can find a taker— is great but Redick is more consistent and plays better D. He'll probably be pricey though.

 

why would anyone want to bring reddick to replace lou. don't really see any angle where that makes any sense

 

Edited my post to explain my reasoning. That's just my opinion.

 

Need to at least take the temperature on:

Hayward
Millsap
Griffin
Gallo
Ibaka

 

Jonathan Simmons

 

hes actually not more consistent and the difference in defense is a wash at the end of the day

 

Imo:

Hayward
George
Millsap (over Griffin)
Paul
Ibaka
Gallinari
Holiday (over Lowry)

...all these guys in one way or another would make us better.


Under the radar kind of moves to fix a hole here and there (if available for MLE money or something close to it and vet minimum):

L(lul)l
Tucker
Mills
Roberson
James Johnson
Ingles
PPat
Galloway
Teodosic
Vince Carter
Cunningham
Willie Reed
Covington

Spoiler: ...and of course

 

Best post of the thread. Who do you think can manage and challenge Harden apart from Nene?

 

Someone who knows how to box out and fight for rebounds and can teach everyone else on the team.

And someone with strong leadership aptitude who isn't afraid to encourage and hold the team to account without becoming a hated dick about it.

Fill in names as you see fit.

 

Gallinari and Simmons

 

His 3pt%, ts%, and eFG% have been consistently better than Lou's. I thought his defense was better but you're right.

PER and WS are lower though and he is older. They both haven't had much success in the playoffs so can't really say much about that.

Lou is a better playmaker so maybe he just needs more time in the system. He just never seemed completely comfortable.

 

huge problem when harden is supposed to be that guy to do such things. that's part of being the "leader" but yeah it just really shows he really isn't a true leader just considered so by default.

 

and i didn't even mention jj is about to get a pretty big raise, in comparison to Lou definitely doesn't make sense from any angle imo. that's why i had to point it out. also jj probably had one of the worst playoff showings of his career i believe. completely non existent.

 

Nene is the only one, that I think who can do this. He is awesome for his age, but we need a younger veteran for that role. I'm afraid no one of significance will want to join us, after the debacle of Game 6, even if Morey can create cap room.

 

Paul George and Gordon Hayward would be the biggest gets.

PG isn't happening - not a FA, wants to eventually go to Cali, Larry couldn't face Pacers fans if he traded him for the bag of peanuts the Rockets would offer.

Hayward - seems really really unlikely. But even if Hayward does come, I think it should be noted Hayward spends 0 time at the PF position. In fact, he basically split SF/SG this year.

The big issue the team has to address is how to play offense (i) in the playoffs against a great defensive team, and (ii) without a stretch 4. Because the Rocket STILL need serious help at the 4. It's amazing to think it, especially since he was coming off injury and really not good this year, but DMO from 2 years ago actually would have helped.

If you want to go stretch 4 route, Ibaka is obviously the biggest "get" in that he can also play some defense.

Blake would be a great offensive weapon, but does he really help you defensively, being big? Millsap seems more versatile in that way, and while older, also healthier generally... but clearly not the same high upside player Blake can be.

All of which is to say.... does it really matter? They all have some flaws. And the likelihood of ANY of them wanting to come here is low... so I'm sure DM will put out feelers and try to reel in the one he thinks most likely. It will be less about best fit, and more about whoever wants to come.