Rockets 2024 Offseason Thread

Kind of yawning at most of the rumored Rockets FA & trade targets out there right now. Don’t make a move just to make a move

 

Yeah I think that price would be too steep for me.

 

The Lakers are wanting to clear some cap space. They were hoping D Russell was going to decline his option at 18M to enter FA, but he didn't. I wonder if they'd consider this deal..

J Londale 1 yr @ 8M
J Tate Team Option
Future 1st (expect it to be LATE 1st )
For
D Russell
J Hood-Schifino

By waiving Tate they could clear 14.5M. They'd have a better back up big for 1 yr and then could waive him next year to clear 8M more.

Russell could back up both guard spots before he hits FA next year. He averaged 18/3/6 with a 58 TS% and 41% from 3. Averages 6 assists to just 2 TO's. Could be a very nice 1 yr rental. Would give Reed some time to come up to speed.

Hood-Schifino is a nice prospect. Was buried on the bench in LA so they sent him to the G where he averaged 22/5/5. I know it's the G, but the biggest take away was how much he had improved from 3. Shot 43% from the arc and an overall 63 TS%. High IQ with good size and great vision. Would be a nice add.

VV, DLo, Reed
JG, Cam, JHS
DB, Amen
Bari, Tari, Uncle Jeff
Alp, Adams

I'd roll with that roster. With expected growth from the core young guys, that's a definite playoff team. Possibly deep into them.

 

I like your logic, but not a fan of DLo.

So to hijack your scenario (apologies)...

3 way deal... HOU - LAL - ORL

ORL: Brooks (HOU) + DLo (LAL) + HOU 2027 FRP (top 5 protected)

LAL: Tate (HOU) + Landale (HOU)

HOU: Isaac (ORL)

Clears up some cap room & minutes. Plus more promising 3&D in Isaac than Brooks. DLo not blocking Shep for minutes.

 

Not big on this scenario. Isaac's a 4 and they're set there with Bari and Tari. Plus I do not think a back up big who averaged 7/4/0 this year is anywhere near worth Brooks, Landale, Tate AND a 1st rd pick. Even with Hood-Schifino thrown in.

 

I brought the DLo situation up in another thread. I would not want to give them any draft picks. I'd want picks and/or swaps back from them in return.

 

i hear you.. but Isaac blocks shots and can lock down 2 - 5 (small ball 5's). And hits 3's at a decent clip (40* & 37.5% past 2 years... altho 40% season was cut short by injury).

His per 36 last year was 15.5 pts, 10 bds, 4.5 stocks. Analytics loves him... if he could stay healthy (which is why I think he can be snagged).

I think we need insurance across the board at our F & C spots because of injuries to Tari, Sengawd, & Adams. Of course, a player with his track record does come with certain risks...

It looks like you're right about Lakers & DLo tho

 

Yeah, I'm okay with watching other teams on the 2 yard line right now

 

Lol. Sharpshooter.

 

over 40% on 3's

 

I wonder if we can get a 2026 1st by taking on salary in a deal by trading our MLE?

 

I was corrected, sounds like you can.

 

you can now use it in trades to take salary onto your team if you don’t use it in free agency. New tweak in the CBA. I believe lots of teams will keep their MLE for trade flexibility, including Houston.

 

I stand corrected, thanks.

 

That's a new change in the CBA. You can actually trade it now.

 

It looks like the Clippers and I are on the same wavelength