What will be the rotation with addition of Terrence Williams?

Sounds like he would work better with AB then Lowry, he could make AB into the shooting guard he really is.

 

Honestly, didn't see him play much in NJ so going off by what other's say about him. I've heard both, on his handles and playmaking ablity. Should be interesting to see what he evolves into under Adelman.

 

I think from now to the trade deadline will be filled with a lot of showcasing and auditioning. As stated, RA let's players play more then the typical coach, and he's not afraid to try different combinations. It's pretty obvious that we have more rotation quality players then can fit in the rotation and we are looking to obtain a all-star level talent...although not much available right now.

Even if the talent isn't avalable through trade, perhaps we can upgrade by trading a Bud or Hill to a team in dire need for better talent at other positions.
We need to do something soon, because AB, Lowry, Ish, Martin, Lee, Williams, Battier, Bud, Hayes, Scola, Hill, Miller, Patterson, and Yao all need/deserve minutes, and you can't even field 14 players much less put them all in the rotation.

 

Unless another move is made by the end of the year Williams will get "audition" minutes for the SF spot. The good news is that Battier and Budinger are probably going to do everything they can to prove themselves in order to save their minutes in the rotation. Should be great competition for that starting spot in January and February if Budinger keeps his shot going.

If Williams doesnt work out then the Rockets staff should still be able to either flip him to another squad/ take over JT's spot on the end of the bench, or buy him out if there are no takers since he is still on his rookie contract. Not a huge loss out of Morey's bag of assets.

He is more likely to ride the pine than get bought out though IMO. I believe that this move is an obvious precurser to another move that will happen before mid February.

 

Buying him out is a worst case scenario, and it would be a big loss. We gave up a first round pick and Jermaine Taylor for him.

 

Will he be in the lineup tonight?

 

Lineup should be the same.

Brooks will likely be in the rotation before Williams. Possibly Yao, also. Its best to view Terrence Williams as another project. Not an immediate contributor.

 

It shouldnt happen though... it would only happen if he went all Starbury on the team and became a PR nightmare. Alot of teams probably covet his potential and its hard to believe that this was the only offer they had for him.

I believe this might have been the first serious inquiry that they took because of the urgency to get picks ASAP for their Melo bid. If the Rockets shop him after a couple good games he should hold high trade value given his rookie contract and abilities.

 

TWilly gives us something we desperately need, another playmaker!! Too many role players, not enough playmakers. Now we got one, a youngerster too.

 

Williams appears to be the heir apparent to Battier's slot (not necessarily this year) and will greatly benefit from playing with and learning from Shane.

 

From Feigen's blog..

http://blogs.chron.com/nba/2010/12/rockets_roll_the_dice_gamble_o.html

 

Like most young players defense will probably determine where and when he plays. If he shows that he can do a decent job of guarding SF I can see him taking time away from Bud.

Given that and the fact that it takes a while to learn our offense I'll be surprised if he sees anything but garbage time between now and February.

 

Seriously, it might be a good idea to send him to the Vipers for a couple of games. Seriously.

 

dude avg. a triple double for 3 games in the d-league this season. He's moved past that.

 

might as well say it, battier is going to turn t-will into allstar. People overhype battier so much and thats why I hate him. Make him seem like God.

Battier this, battier that, but when im watching the game he aint doing ****!
He doesnt pass the ball, he gives up the ball up(big ****ing difference), as in I dont want to hurt my +/- because thats all Morey can see,let me clap my hands till they bleed because im a leader, or let me ride martin and scola's back till it breaks. I give 100% on defense but offense 5.2%.

 

Why? He has already shown he is WELL above that level, besides he needs to practice with vets to get the system down. Since he is a forward who likes to handle the ball, some nice extended sessions with Miller and Battier would do him wonders.

 

I think with a player like this, it's important to show him he's wanted here and give him a chance at earning some minutes.

 

I was wondering why Chuckwagon was left out. It was awesome when he made espn's top 10 a few days ago.

 

He should get playing time right away. He's game is head and shoulders above Cbud without a doubt. Play the guy that's better or have the same 2nd unit the same as before with Mr. T plugged in for Jermaine.

Lee
Twill
Bud
Hill
Miller

Although I'd prefer a run & gun line-up of:

Ish
Lee
Twill
Hill
Miller