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    ClutchFans Game Thread: Cavaliers @ Rockets 1/26/2023

    Ok, gang, I ponied up for league pass for the first time in a few years. Besides Sengun, Green, and Smith...what should I be looking for?
    Post by: haven, Jan 26, 2023 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Giannis - 13.1 FTA/Game - Where is the Outrage?

    Someone made the Shaq comparison earlier, and I think it's pretty apt. Giannis is virtually unguardable one on one so people foul him. It's nice...
    Post by: haven, Jan 26, 2023 in forum: NBA Dish
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    Kevin McHale: "Harden came in overweight" and more from TNT

    That's been the theme of the ex-coach basketball podcast circuit this week. Thibs on Bill Simmons's podcast and Vinny DelNegro and George Karl on...
    Post by: haven, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    [ESPN] James Harden's frustration near boiling point

    If Harden played on the court like he truly embraced that sentiment, the Rockets would have more wins.
    Post by: haven, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Well at least . . .

    I almost clicked the .500 option but then opted for beer. The expectations are the problem. As I've grown older, I've increasingly become able...
    Post by: haven, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Dwight Howard's ejection from the game in OKC

    That's the single worst ejection I've ever seen in 28 years of watching basketball. (Putting those ejections where the officials don't see the...
    Post by: haven, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Greg Monroe signs max deal with Bucks

    The Bucks have a really interesting collection of talent, but I'm not sure how it all fits together. Will be fascinating to see if they have more...
    Post by: haven, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: NBA Dish
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    Rockets will NOT match the Chandler Parsons offer sheet

    Morey's mistake was the miscalculated decision not to exercise the option on Parson's contract, unless he was virtually certain to land Bosh...
    Post by: haven, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Only 5 Contenders This Year

    For one, I'm confused about why total parity is a desirable objective. The most popular sports league in the world is not the NFL, but rather...
    Post by: haven, Dec 1, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Holding players accountable

    I think two things would be necessary before you'll be happy on this front: (a) Harden needs to be healthy and then either (b1) he needs to play...
    Post by: haven, Nov 30, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Why we must keep Omer Asik

    Eh, you're counting on the downside to Asik, but not those on your list. Sanders plays out of control. Bogut and Chandler are injured too often....
    Post by: haven, Jul 11, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Do not need stretch 4 or 3 pt specialist

    But why do you deserve a break? If nothing else, the free agent market strongly suggests that GMs have sided with the "nuts." The 3 pointer is a...
    Post by: haven, Jul 11, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    [ClutchFans] How we got here: A look back at the end of the Yao era to now

    Excellent post. I disagree with exactly one sentence in the entire thing: The Trevor Ariza deal was not a poor decision. Ariza flashed just...
    Post by: haven, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Will Howard affect Harden's defensive effort?

    Harden was a better defender with the Thunder and the Rockets. I guess, if you're feeling pessimistic, you could say that's a result of team...
    Post by: haven, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves
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    Sam Presti made this team

    What financial sacrifices did Durant and Westbrook make? They're both on max deals, right?
    Post by: haven, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves