[Discussion] The Rockets don't need to do anything

Unless the Rockets are confident they can get Tari and Bari on team-friendly extensions, I would definitely be looking into ways to consolidate in the offseason just for cap management reasons. We can't keep all of these young guys forever unless they take contracts for a lot less than their open market value. That said, I would definitely not trade Sengun or Amen for anything less than a true superstar, and would not trade Jalen or Jabari unless I was getting a lot of value back (like consolidating into one top 10ish player).

 

Amen is our own SGA. People just haven't realized it yet.

 

not sure why such a mild post has u up in arms

Do we not need to upgrade from FVV?

Do u think Jalen is gonna continue shooting 63% from deep on 10 attempts a game like he has been the past 3 games?

 

It's not fair to expect them to do more than make the playoffs outright and maybe take the first round. This team is too inexperienced on that stage, and without a true closer.

First we need to see what we have with our youngsters, and then make big moves in the summer. This season is developmental, so I'm choosing to enjoy it without lofty expectations, and see who shakes out and rises to the top on our team.

Also, who knows what star player will become available after a playoff dissapointment/team implosion. No need to rush and make moves now. The most I would do this season is to clean out the 10-12th men and try to bring a more capable back up big.

 

Negative.....He can't help it

 

This. I know I'd like to keep all seven young ones but that can't happen unless the players make a lot of sacrifices financially. I don't see them doing that. The front office needs to think about consolidating and shooting for a star. The problem I have is that they're aren't any available right now. Butler, Booker, and Fox are all NOs to me. There could be someone by the offseason.

Our front office is probably already thinking about how to pay for who we can keep. Is it four out of seven with a star player added? I don't know.

I do know Stone drafts well but doesn't usually trade well. He holds onto assets for too long and then we lose their value. If he needs to trade nonessential players now to get value then I'm for that.

I also think Fred needs to start next year (barring some miracle trade). Amen is not a PG and Reed won't be ready. And I don't think he will take a 50% paycut to $20 mill after this contract ends.

 

Yes and no.

If Jalen Green keeps playing like he has the last few games and Reed Sheppard develops, the Rockets are set on talent.

They should still make a trade to dump some of the chaff on the roster to make Ime's job of knowing who to play easier since he's so bad at it.

 

The Rockets need to sweeten up a deal to try and get Fox and Carter here. I'm talking super f**** sweet. I dont care nothin about no picks. Puck them ficks! You add however many is necessary to make that trade happen. They're trying to win championships, right?
FrVanVl, Cam Whitmore, Reed Sheppard + two 1st rd picks for
Fox and Carter
That pair for the right trade is a missing piece of the #1 Defense puzzle plus it boosts offensive output. Come playoff time the Rockets will be ready.

 

The objective is to eventually start winning titles. To beat Boston, OKC, or Cleveland we're going to have to upgrade FVV for sure, and most likely Jalen. Organic growth is great, but moves will need to be made at some point.

Amen, Sengun, and Jabari are keepers.

A high level 2 way shooting guard with a dependable J from downtown, and decent ball handling skills will go a long way toward improving this team.

As to a pure PG, I'm not so sure...perhaps, but a another hybrid might be in order also...
seeing as the offense will run through Amen and Alperen.

Both "guards" should also have size, reach, and athleticism. No more of this undersized jazz.

Also, I don't think Tari can be counted on. His health is a major concern.
So, a SF should definitely be on the menu.

A shot blocker also needs to be in the mix.

In short, I don't see us standing pat too much longer.
The first move coming at the deadline...

 

I think your offensive ceiling is very limited if you are building a Alpi/Amen centric offense.

 

As soon as I read that, I stop reading. Lol

 

Like Amen has the potential of going toe to toe with Wemby for DPOY awards the next decade but the dude isn't even our third best offensive player in this squad.

 

Question for you, but also for any others who believe this - is this because you are certain Amen will develop a jumpshot? Or are you convinced that he can be an MVP-level player without a jumpshot?

 

Or handle.

Offensively Green is a lot closer to SGA than Amen and by a wide margin.

 

you should always be looking to upscale your roster - period.

we need to look to turn 4 quarters into a dollar at this point...

remember when we paid teams to take guys off our hands... when we kicked former frps to the curb for the roster space... thats the kind of stuff that you have to be proactively eliminating from happening... jus sayin...

 

We also have to figure out if those dollars are better than those quarters only because of experience level in the league. If that is the case, then it won't be a fair exchange.

That scenario is exactly how you let a player like SGA slip out of your hands by trading them before they develop for a current star or superstar.

 

I don't think he meant that Amen is going to play anything like SGA. He just meant Amen is going to be our clear superstar aka franchise player.

 

I don't think this team has "the franchise player" because having ONE means that player not only plays great defense like Amen but can be someone late in the game when pace slows down and defenses are defending in half court sets that you can throw the ball to and be like "make a bucket". That usually is part of the package for "THE franchise player".

The Rockets have components of THE franchise player distributed amongst multiple players. Aka this team has multiple franchise players hopefully.

 

Yes, what I'm telling you is that the guy I'm quoting thinks Amen will definitely be that guy for Houston.