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!

Every team the Rockets might face in the first round has gotten better

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaBeard, Feb 5, 2025.

  1. Imanimal

    Imanimal Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2019
    Messages:
    3,183
    Likes Received:
    3,715
    No issues at all with Cam Johnson.
     
  2. roslolian

    roslolian Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    28,805
    Likes Received:
    18,777
    Rockets arent the Lakers. Lebron and Shaq arent beating down the door to go to the Rockets. In fact Melo rejected the Rockets 3 times and only went here when he was already washed.
     
  3. Terror-Trips

    Terror-Trips Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2025
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    842
    He played vs Nets during their first loss, that loss that started the 4 game losing streak. FVV has only missed on game so far.
     
    chadyang likes this.
  4. roslolian

    roslolian Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    28,805
    Likes Received:
    18,777
    So what? Clippers lost lots of games with Harden playing. The point is we can get rid of FVV while Clippers have no choice with Harden.
     
  5. Terror-Trips

    Terror-Trips Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2025
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    842
    That's why you trade for those kind of players. Not sure why this is not obvious to you too. Luka had no choice as to where he was going, he was completely in the dark.
     
  6. Terror-Trips

    Terror-Trips Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2025
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    842
    What does Harden have to do with anything?
     
  7. roslolian

    roslolian Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    28,805
    Likes Received:
    18,777
    How are you trading for those players? Lakers got him because they are the Lakers. Rockets arent the Lakers.

    If you got some magic sauce that will make Minny trade us Ant for Jalen Green and a pick let's see it.
     
  8. roslolian

    roslolian Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    28,805
    Likes Received:
    18,777
    You were replying to my post talking about FVV and Harden SMH.
     
  9. astrosrule

    astrosrule Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2002
    Messages:
    7,120
    Likes Received:
    7,037
    If we could trade for "these type of people" i'd be all for it! Give me jokic, shai, luka. There are literally 3 of them.
     
    cbass and roslolian like this.
  10. roslolian

    roslolian Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    28,805
    Likes Received:
    18,777
    This dude thinks we got trade override on lol
     
  11. StoneBall

    StoneBall Member

    Joined:
    May 14, 2024
    Messages:
    96
    Likes Received:
    118
    I like the way you put that. Manifested. They keep ending up with players no one knew were even available. I’m not saying that the Rockets need to do that now, but depending on how this seasons ends up, we may have to make a splash in the summer.
     
    Terror-Trips likes this.
  12. astrosrule

    astrosrule Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2002
    Messages:
    7,120
    Likes Received:
    7,037
    Sengun and picks for jokic, jalen and picks for booker and win the title next season. Ezpz
     
    roslolian likes this.
  13. pm713

    pm713 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2024
    Messages:
    154
    Likes Received:
    252
    You must be responding to the wrong person. I haven’t mentioned anything about the Rockets falling in the standings.
     
    Terror-Trips likes this.
  14. JayGoogle

    JayGoogle Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2007
    Messages:
    51,375
    Likes Received:
    43,226
    Rockets will get better just by getting Jabari back. Amen also isn't the same player he was at the start of this season. We fine.
     
  15. Salvy

    Salvy Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2009
    Messages:
    23,927
    Likes Received:
    35,276
    Sengun coming back from injury is like The Rockets landing the best player in the league and for nothing.... Free....
     
  16. Terror-Trips

    Terror-Trips Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2025
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    842
    Fan forum opinions should not take greater precedence over facts. Timberwolves have only made West Finals once ever (with Garnett) until Finch, and hes had the team in playoffs every season adapting his starting unit each time.

    These are facts.
     
  17. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2008
    Messages:
    20,522
    Likes Received:
    21,615
    Lakers acquire Mark Williams for a mediocre FRP. They are definitely in the running this season now to cause a first or second round upset.
     
    Terror-Trips likes this.
  18. Terror-Trips

    Terror-Trips Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2025
    Messages:
    936
    Likes Received:
    842
    When did I talk about Harden?

    Luka was literally just traded away for peanuts.
     
  19. astrosrule

    astrosrule Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2002
    Messages:
    7,120
    Likes Received:
    7,037
    So tell stone to get jokic or shai for peanuts
     
  20. sealclubber1016

    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2010
    Messages:
    21,030
    Likes Received:
    33,262
    Fans love to say "let it ride" with a young team, but panic at the bumps that may come with it.

    Minor trades won't be the difference between this team and a deep playoff run. See how they respond to a full season with teams getting up for them and a playoff series crucible.
     

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