With the roster the way it is now, I expect KJ will have to play. We have no one that can play "point scoring minutes" from the 2 spot behind Harden, and he palyed too many minutes last year.
Expecting Nick Johnson to have improved his handle and 3 point shot this offseason. Hioping he can be a contributor until a move is made. (if lawson trade happens) Capela is the back up 5. at least 20 minutes a night. KPap - getting traded KJ- praying he improved his jumper. i think as soon as he becomes a semi consistent shooter, he's better than corey brewer Dekker - hoping mchale plays him a little, but i think he'll spend a lot of time in the d league early this year. Harrell - d league all season long
He doesn't have to be as good as Parsons to crack the rotation. I think he'll get a shot early in the season. If he looks too raw, he'll get sent to the D-League and then given another chance later. Kinda like what happened with Capela.
i expect Dekker to get court-time as a situational shooter to spell Ariza when we are behind. i expect Capela to take the next step and become a consistent, serviceable, backup 5. I expect we'll retain KJ and he'll get minutes guarding opposing 2's and 3's; utilizing his strong perimeter-D. I expect Harrell to dominate the D-league. I don't expect anything from Nick Johnson.
I'm only expecting/hoping for good things from Capela and Dekker. Anyone else being a contributor would be great. Johnson and KJ (if signed) playing time and contribution will be entirely reliant on shooting efficiency and 3 point shot.
He's not? Parsons was purely a hustle player as a rookie. If we were contenders, he would have been in the D league also.
I'd at least like to see some Summer League before I decide. But this is Summer people 'spose have fun. Nick Johnson needs to play point guard. That's where he could help. Brewer may play behind Harden and Dekker behind Ariza. (Terry as Instant O spot shooter) Paps is a 'hate to trade' trade, he's great for any team's ball movement when he's healthy. Trade. I'd love Harrell to be Chuck Hayes, but I don't want Chuck Hays as my starting C (no offense Chuck, you're great) If Capela fills out on the Rockets strength program like Dmo did, you keep him for Dwight insurance as long as you have the rights.
I expect nothing from nick Johnson. I don't understand how he is in the nba I want Capella getting 20min a game this season
Morey has said as much. Chandler as rookie was more NBA ready. Dekker may have more upside than Chandler, but he needs development time to get there.
I expect KPap to be in better shape. Last season he came in "skinny-fat" hope he trims down some fat and adds muscle. Also hope his shot improves.
