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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Pringles09, Jul 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM.

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  1. WoodDavidWood

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    He was. Reed to Cam alley oops was paying the bills that July.
     
    #21 WoodDavidWood, Jul 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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    Once he gets stronger, his jumper will get better as well.
     
    #23 saleem, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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    Crazy that Peterson, Boozer and Wilson are so ready now.

     
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    Wait out the year for 2027 draft and see what we get
     
    #25 KingSamJack, Jul 11, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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    What an amazing top 4 with Caleb, Boozer, Peterson, AJ. All look like superstars in the NBA meanwhile we have had 3 tries in the top 4 recently and end up with duds like Jalen, Jabari, and Reed. Infuriating
     
    #26 TheRealist137, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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    Caleb Wilson is who we thought Jabari was
     
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    Only Stone did. Most gms would have let him slide to the 20th pick.
     
    #28 RB713, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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    The biggest difference is the ability to handle the ball. If Jabari was able to dribble the ball he’d be a superstar. Things like this make a huge difference
     
    #29 rockets13champs, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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    He also has no go to moves. Sucks at rebounding for his size, barely plays defense, gets lost throughout the game. Has spurts of good games and disappears. Jabari could dribble like Iverson and he would still be a very average player.
     
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    My favorite part of the year besides March performance reactions is Summer League reactions. That and the yearly "this is why Durant didnt work at his recent location but he'll work here".
     
    #31 MystikArkitect, Jul 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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    Summer league reactions give me life. I have seen people already do redrafts after 1 game. This is what it's all about
     
    #32 TheRealist137, Jul 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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    I would not call Jabari a dud, also he has improved a lot since Dickerson files.

    Reed had flashes of brilliance if he can be consistent with more minutes we’ll have a solid core

    but yes, no franchise players for sure
     
    #33 LosPollosHermanos, Jul 11, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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    jabari got in the weight room, had a kid with a pretty girl, got some tattoos. Game still the same.
     
    #34 RB713, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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    Summer League is when franchise players are declared. :cool:
     
    #35 Easy, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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    Rockets couldve bought that pick
     
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    Fixed it for you.
     
    #37 RB713, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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    You grab drinks with him yet or see him out and about?
     
    #38 LosPollosHermanos, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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    For what it's worth, I would've called the Wiz to offer anything they want for Dybantsa
     
    #39 prodigy08, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
  20. RB713

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    nah, never. This newish Rockets team doesn’t go out like the Harden era.

    edit: Eason probably the more outgoing of the team.
     
    #40 RB713, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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