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Is Coach Ime losing the locker room?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by KingCheetah, Dec 28, 2023.

  1. Francis3422

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    I agree with this. I think there were positives and getting rid of Brooks, but we are clearly lacking that galvanizing fiery personality.
     
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  2. ROXTXIA

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    I don't think we can even entertain "DD" unless FVV says, "Sure, no problem, trade me." Seems unlikely.
     
  3. Dr of Dunk

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    • As much as I love Alpi, the news about him "vs" KD is sad news. Hopefully it's just a bit of a spat more than a real issue that's dividing the team. Until KD is done, I want him taking that last shot provided he's not being double or triple-teamed
    • Maybe I'm misreading, but are you saying Ime wants to play Josh and management wants to play DFS more?
    • I'm praying Tari holds up long enough to be traded (would like to keep him, but ...) if it means we get a true ballhandling point guard, and not some scrub or another combo-guard or not-quite-a-point-guard-yet.
    • If teams want Reed, I hope they're lottery teams that are willing to give up unprotected picks in the 2026 draft. Even then, I don't want to give up on him. He's gone from being borderline unserviceable out there to being just inconsistent but promising. He's at least learned he's out there to shoot and be a threat. I want to see where he evolves in the next year or two. That being said, when you say other teams are "willing to give up a lot", it makes me wonder what "a lot" is.
    • I want no part of Russ - no idea what he adds. I think people rag on him too much, and generally his teammates probably like him, but he can't really shoot while losing his marbles on the court at least a few times a week.
    • DeRozan would be interesting, and he's at least acceptable from 3. You'd have 2 of the best mid-range shooters ever on the team, but we'd go from a team of babies to an old folks home almost instantly.
    • Dennis Schroeder would be ... interesting, too, but won't he have to get out of jail first? lol. jk. I think he was suspended for 3 games, but anybody that, after the game, goes and hunts down a player that called him names is some Ime type of psycho. lol. Somebody make sure Luka is ok. Dennis really isn't known for his shooting/scoring, either, but I think he can protect the ball... a bit.
     
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  4. carl_herrera

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    Respect the intel, but Keon Ellis is probably the worst guard ball handler in the NBA. He cannot dribble whatsoever.
     
  5. Dr of Dunk

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    I think he's also more of a SG with minimal PG skills, anyway.
     
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  6. LosPollosHermanos

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    my sauces aren't as close as yours but I have heard about the KD and senguin stuff. Also heard there isn't any big "conflict" but there is an issue with the treatment reed has been receiving. Probably changed a lot after the last game and I wonder how major it is now.

    That was a t-mac toronto game yesterday
     
  7. DaDakota

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    Yeah figures IME wants a geriatric guy always taking late shots.....we won't win until that changes.

    Figures that he is a star ****er.....instead of a championship coach....

    Teams will blitz Durant and he can't pass...so.......

    DD
     
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    If true, I'm impressed by Sengun's push back. Didn't know he had it in him.
     
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  9. Easy

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    DD (not the poster) is only one year younger than Durant. I surely don't want another over the hill "star" player and not a 3pt shooter.
     
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  10. DaDakota

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    Yeah it is Derozen and that would signal the failure of our rebuild.....and the end of our chances for years


    DD
     
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  11. SamFisher

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    We need to do this English Soccer style.

    Ime needs a win vs Chicago at midweek or he will face the sack

    The board is very concerned. Reports are that Jeff Van Gundy has been approached to serve as caretaker manager.
     
  12. DaDakota

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    As a former JVG hater, I would welcome that......

    DD
     
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    As much as I love JVG…wat?
     
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    Would rather call up Mike Dantoni because he can unlock this Team, especially Reed Sheppard starting, Amen Thompson should play SF/PF role instead, Amen is wasting energy dribbling the ball up the floor.
     
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  16. Bo6

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    if we're trading Reed Sheppard and bringing in Demar Derozen I'm done with this team until the next tank/rebuild cycle.
     
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    Surely there is someone older than that that we can get? MIke Conley? No wait, what is Ricky Rubio doing?
     
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    I'm on the verge of being done with this team no matter what until Ime is gone.
     
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  19. snowconeman22

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    Need to play more Tate
     
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    So KD isnt the culture killer #they say he is?
     

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