FYI, Mark Deeks (a/k/a Sham on this BBS) wrote a nice breakdown of the Rockets' summer league roster here: http://www.shamsports.com/2014/07/2014-summer-league-rosters-houston.html Pretty sure Troy Daniels isn't playing, but he gives a good synopsis of the impact of the Rockets declining his option. Pay special attention to Nick Johnson breakdown. And get excited.
I'm very excited to see Nick Johnson, Covington, and Canaan play. I think all 3 of these guys have an excellent shot at being in the rotation this year (Daniels also if he is retained). I love the floor spacing potential. The above guys all really bring the three point shot to the table, which I'd like us to be more efficient with.
He's working individually. On his body, his individual game. No point for him to attend the summer league IMO. He was already head and shoulders above everyone in 2012's summer league. He'd absolutely destroy those guys now. There's just no need for him to play it.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Marcus Smart with the rebound of the summer league. That was pretty nice. One hand rebound then whips an outlet through traffic on the dot.</p>— Jared Weiss (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLNS_JaredWeiss/statuses/485449078461829120">July 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Watching some of this Heat-Celtics summer-league game. So far Shabazz Napier looks awful.</p>— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) <a href="https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/statuses/485450935573811200">July 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Three early turnovers for Napier. Even at this time of year, NBA game is at a different speed.</p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/statuses/485441762249682944">July 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Time for the 3 point contest. Rockets game plan, give ball to Canaan n Covington and move out the way.