1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

When will we see a Garrison Mathews extension?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by VoR, Dec 8, 2021.

  1. VoR

    VoR Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2020
    Messages:
    1,696
    Likes Received:
    2,323
    You watch too many movies.
     
    verysimplejason, Zen Tabak and Caesar like this.
  2. Roomba

    Roomba Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2017
    Messages:
    3,820
    Likes Received:
    13,760
    I for one think that Garrison Mathews looks like a nice kid who in no way would engage in the behavior that you’re suggesting.

    Also Scola literally looks whiter than a lot of folks from Southern Europe, so...
     
    D-rock likes this.
  3. Bo6

    Bo6 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2010
    Messages:
    3,697
    Likes Received:
    5,586
    flew a little too close to the sun last night.
     
    ApacheWarrior and DaDakota like this.
  4. VoR

    VoR Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2020
    Messages:
    1,696
    Likes Received:
    2,323
    nothing wrong with keeping his value in perspective.
     
  5. kubli9

    kubli9 Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2002
    Messages:
    2,999
    Likes Received:
    4,375
    Yeah, and I disagree with both. Scola wasn't Lilly and I wouldn't call him white either.
     
  6. NewAge

    NewAge Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,586
    Likes Received:
    2,650
    Mathews really white white? You know what i mean…
     
  7. mac_got_this

    mac_got_this Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2007
    Messages:
    9,022
    Likes Received:
    7,712
    https://sports.yahoo.com/report-rockets-exploring-trades-clear-215445372.html

    Recent sensation Garrison Mathews — best known to some as “Garry Bird,” or “Garry Legend” — is currently on a two-way contract, which runs for only one season and limits him to 50 games at the NBA level. Understandably, the Houston Rockets would like to change that.
    Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, general manager Rafael Stone is already exploring moves to free up a roster spot, which could then be used to award Mathews with a standard NBA contract.

    The Houston Rockets are searching for trades that would clear a roster spot to convert two-way standout Garrison Mathews to their 15-man roster, according to league sources. Veterans DJ Augustin, Danuel House Jr., Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon are all viewed around the league as viable trade candidates. Houston appears willing to listen to offers on Christian Wood, but that would require a first-round pick plus further capital.

    The good news for the Rockets is that because Mathews began the 2021-22 season in the G League, he won’t reach the 50-game mark — even if he plays in every NBA game from here on out — until early March. Thus, Stone will have plenty of time to create a roster spot, and all the way to this season’s February trade deadline and beyond.

    Nonetheless, with Mathews emerging as a consistent starter of late, it certainly can’t hurt for Stone to start exploring the possibilities early. Moreover, with Houston undoubtedly hoping to secure Mathews on a multi-year deal, there’s an argument to be made that he might be more willing to sign a team-friendly deal earlier in the process. That would give Mathews an earlier raise on his current 2021-22 salary and eliminate the risk of him playing his way into a bigger financial demand down the line.

    In his last 10 games (nine starts), Mathews is averaging 15.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 33.0 minutes, including 48.0% shooting from the field, 42.0% on 3-pointers, and only 0.2 turnovers per game.
     
  8. VoR

    VoR Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2020
    Messages:
    1,696
    Likes Received:
    2,323
    Stone be peeping Clutch fans. What's up, Rafi?
     
    Squirtle, juanming and D-rock like this.
  9. D-rock

    D-rock Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    40,743
    Likes Received:
    64,228
    As soon as Mathews signed to regular contract, I'd like to sign this kid to the open 2 way.

     
  10. D-rock

    D-rock Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    40,743
    Likes Received:
    64,228
    Mathews not invited????

     
    TimDuncanDonaut likes this.
  11. TimDuncanDonaut

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2009
    Messages:
    13,144
    Likes Received:
    30,817
    Mathews when he found out he wasn't invited. :D (kidding)

    [​IMG]
     
    hakeem94 and D-rock like this.
  12. HI Mana

    HI Mana Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2006
    Messages:
    1,321
    Likes Received:
    853
    It would be hilarious if the assistant coaches of the NBA actually selected Mathews for the game. Wonder what would happen if he's still on a two-way, that's probably a bad look for the league, and really highlights how exploitative allowing for 2-ways to get 50 games played is.

    ...also, because he's a 3rd year player, and ineligible for Rising Stars, so the only way he's getting selected to the game is if no one in the league or other teams is actually paying attention to the Rockets this year and forgets. If hardcore Rockets fans can overlook it, I'm guessing at least a few coaches might overlook it too.
     
    D-rock likes this.
  13. Easy

    Easy Boban Only Fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2002
    Messages:
    35,060
    Likes Received:
    23,967
    You have to be a rookie or a sophomore to be eligible.
     
    D-rock likes this.
  14. vator

    vator Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2006
    Messages:
    6,574
    Likes Received:
    13,918
    Price going down. Teams are playing up on him and not giving him clean looks and he hasn’t been able to put the ball on the floor effectively enough to make them pay for over playing his shot. Only gone 2-17 on his most recent 3 point attempts. Let’s see how he adjusts. Obviously he wasn’t as good as his hot streak had him looking and not nearly as bad as this cold streak. Reverting to the mean most likely.

     
  15. mario_v

    mario_v Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    3,929
    Likes Received:
    2,839
    Y’all were building him like he was a star. Smh…
     
  16. BMoney

    BMoney Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2004
    Messages:
    17,154
    Likes Received:
    10,294
    Mathews had the lowest of expectations, got hot and teams adjusted. Now? He will be lucky to get consistent minutes once Green and Porter return.
     
    Richie_Rich likes this.
  17. ThatBoyNick

    ThatBoyNick Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2011
    Messages:
    28,281
    Likes Received:
    43,346
    Gary Bird is playing a dangerous game
     
    D-rock likes this.
  18. VoR

    VoR Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2020
    Messages:
    1,696
    Likes Received:
    2,323
    He still a good 6th man. I give a 4 year.
     
  19. seclusion

    seclusion rip chadwick

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2003
    Messages:
    7,493
    Likes Received:
    1,677
    I honestly was expecting this. he was dealing everyone cus no one had him in their scouting reports, and now that people know what he's doing and how to play him he's not getting it done. I was laughing at all the "gary bird" ****.

    I am also interested in seeing how he adjusts.
     
  20. Swapshop

    Swapshop Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2016
    Messages:
    3,733
    Likes Received:
    4,423
    Teams played up on him in games that he made them. He is just going on a cold streak or perhaps he was just on his best streak possible at the right time for him. His 2-17 isn't because of teams completely changing how they defending him.

    Calling him Gary Bird is a little overboard but he definitely can be a nice rotation piece and possible 6 man.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now