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What happens when Terrence Jones comes back?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Dash, Jan 8, 2015.

  1. Dash

    Dash Member

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    How would the rotation look like and the minutes split? Assuming Terrence Jones ends up eventually back with the starting four job. It would leave Josh Smith more than likely having to play some more of the back up 3 which is no bueno. I don't see how the minutes would be divided that would satisfy everyone and put us in the best position to succeed. I smell chemistry issues when he returns.

    Which is even more reason for me to believe either Dmo, Jones, or Smith will be gone by the trade deadline.
     
  2. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Either we have a trade or we're close to fielding a 2nd NBA unit.
     
  3. xtruroyaltyx

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    We trade him.
     
  4. DreamShook

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    tjones, jsmith, d-mo, dwight = best 4/5 rotation in the @NBA
     
  6. DreamShook

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    Wow! They did a 4/5 pick and roll with smith and dwight. Thought they would never do it.
     
  7. mr. 13 in 33

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    Wait until his value goes up then trade him
     
  8. Da34Box

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    We stomp
     
  9. justtxyank

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    He either gets traded or he ends up taking smith minutes
     
  10. Mr. Clutch

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    Quadruple Towers
     
  11. apollo33

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    we trade dmo for dragic
     
  12. donkeypunch

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    They tried to do it 3 games back but I forgot who we played rotated really well. Smith is good at that 2 man game. Dwert is not.
     
  13. treyk3

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    I'm taking Gibson/Noah/Gasol/Mirotic easily.
     
  14. donkeypunch

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    To answer OP- We fire mchale and hire calipari and run platoons in incremental shifts. :grin:
     
  15. RedSnipe

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    Throw a party
     
  16. Invisible Fan

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    We get a starting point guard in the lineup.
     
  17. hooroo

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    he forms a cheer squad with canaan and dorsey.
     
  18. mario_v

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    Jones will start. Dmo will probably get traded.
     
  19. TheRealist137

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    Big mistake. DMo is going to be better than jones
     
  20. Mr. Clutch

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    What doesn't happen?
     

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