Yep, thanks for the reserce I hope you're right, i love D.Mo and i'm not sure someone will pay him in double digit...
Sure if that is the case then so be it but I guess Durant isn't enough I probably say next to Durant, Harden get another guy like Horford on a cheaper contract or another one time Allstar guy like Wall, Beal, someone like David West in his prime
Yeah, that's the idea. Now it'll probably mean moving Brewer and Ariza, but given that in this hypothetical you are adding arguably the 2nd best SF in the NBA, it shouldn't be a problem. Perhaps use the assets you get trading Ariza to sweeten the deal to where someone will take Brewer off our hands.
Durant would be great but I'd rather have a team of excellent multi-skilled players. We need a big that can play tough, shoot, and rebound. We need a 3 point shooter that can top 40% and play hustle D. Durant sounds like a long shot, but I am not sure we need a Durant. Maybe a Conley and a Whiteside would be enough, that along with a true 3&D guy.
I could totally see Conley and Whiteside joining the party when a guy like JVG comes along (Defense and all) but I think we are still nearing Clippers ground that is 52-54 wins (probably solid Top 4, 5 seed) maybe JVG can overachieve but that is the ceiling and the greatness level is raised by Spurs and GSW these 2 years about 60-65 wins to be great IMHO
Donatas Motiejunas' gritty play helps send Rockets over Warriors By Jenny Dial Creech Published 12:05 am, Friday, April 22, 2016 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) celebrates with guard James Harden (13) after Harden put the Rockets up a point against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in game three of a first-round NBA Playoffs series at Toyota Center Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Houston. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle / © 2016 Houston Chronicle Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle IMAGE 1 OF 90Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) celebrates with guard James Harden (13) after Harden put the Rockets up a point against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in game three of a first-round NBA Playoffs series at Toyota Center Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Houston.IMAGE 1 OF 90 Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) celebrates with guard James Harden (13) after Harden put the Rockets up a point against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in game three of a first-round NBA Playoffs series at Toyota Center Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Houston. The Rockets wanted to be nastier, grittier, more aggressive when they took the floor against the Warriors in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs on Thursday night. So when forward Donatas Motiejunas got his second playoff start on Thursday night, he gave his team what it wanted. "It's Game 3, we are at home, so you have to do everything you can to get a win," Motiejunas said. "Be tougher, more aggressive, play better." Motiejunas picked up his first career playoff double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in the 97-96 win. He was a force early in the paint, grabbing rebounds and playing a tough brand of defense on the league's top offensive team. Motiejunas did not play in the series against the Warriors last year - he missed all of the playoffs because of a back injury that required surgery. He has spent a good part of this season working to fully recover. "Last year was very tough," he said. "I wanted to be out there and had to stay home and watch. I want to be able to do whatever I can to contribute." Motiejunas had eight points and two rebounds in the first game and seven points and three rebounds in the second. In Game 1 of the series, Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff started Corey Brewer in his place. He moved Motiejunas back to the starting five in Games 2 and 3, noting that having Motiejunas out there added more skill to the lineup. "I think that's one of the things D-Mo brings us," Bickerstaff said. "There were plays there he was making, decisions they have to make that are different in pick-and-rolls, things like that. "He gives us a different dynamic offensively when he's at that spot." And the Rockets needed something different. They needed the energy that Motiejunas has provided at times this season and they needed a lot of it. "He brings us a spark and plays with a lot of effort," Bickerstaff said. "He also helps us space the floor and open things up." Motiejunas mixed things up on defense, but also brought a lot to the offense on Thursday night. Since center Dwight Howard was active offensively early on, he started to draw double teams, which left Motiejunas open a handful of times with good looks. He showed his versatility on offense Thursday night - six of his points came on 2-of-3 shooting from the 3-point line. The Rockets extended the series by at least one game, which was the goal going into Thursday night. They'll play Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and Game 5 at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in Oakland. "When you are down 0-2, all you can do is try to get a the win and keep playing," Motiejunas said. "We have to be tougher if we want to keep playing."
Harden was clearly pissed at the previous play that resulted in a turnover and GW lead. He knew he couldn't celebrate until the final buzzer. Nothing to see here.
Being a RFA, it's not so much about what type of money he wants but what type of money a team is willing to throw at him in order to pry him from the Rockets.
According to NBA.com defensive dashboard, DMo has contested 20 FG attempts so far this postseason. Out of those 20, the opponents made 4, amounting to a 20% FG percentage.
And he is worth that and we should pay that. Give him 2 more million per year to place team options on the last 4 of a 5 year deal. Durant is a pipe dream. Random thought One doesn't have to date the best looking girl (9 times out 10 she more into herself anyway) just find a good looking one that has even more upside --> she is the right one PLUS you will want her around you for more than just few dates. This is how most of us find long term happiness.
Dude they tried to trade him and it didn't pan out. When this season is over with you can best believe the Rockets will not resign Dmo. Just like they won't resign JBB. Now if we make it to the Finals. Then that's a different story.
Durant is less of a risk than DMO, can't believe you are poking fun at KD's feet when Dmo's back is a major concern LMAO. This is like Soulja Boy accusing JayZ of being too mainstream cmon dude.
