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Not A Contender

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Le$$, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM.

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Are the Rockets A Contender?

  1. YES

    9 vote(s)
    14.5%

  2. NO

    53 vote(s)
    85.5%
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  1. Le$$

    Le$$ Member

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    #1 Le$$, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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  2. Salvy

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    Gotta look on the bright side, we are on top of the up and coming young teams.....
     
    #2 Salvy, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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    We’ll prove the doubters wrong

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    #3 juanm34, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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    Some rando on Reddit made a tier list and we’re not contenders

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    @Tfor3

    No, we’re not contenders.
     
    #4 J.R., Jul 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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    Get off of Reddit. Whenever anyone cross posts something from there its the biggest self report on the internet.
     
    #5 MystikArkitect, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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    Not a contender

    Just some pretender

    Tequilla lime juice jalapeño in a blender

    know what I’m saying?
     
    #6 RB713, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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    #7 Le$$, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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    The " not contenders " speaks to me for the current state of this team. I would label this team "building". The more this team can have the young players in playoff games the growth will come. I like how Sengun took a leadership role and he continues to push for it ever if KD takes exception. It this team can make it to the second round this year it will the break through the need. Go Rockets!
     
    #8 R=$, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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    Yeah, and we need to tell ChatGTP to get off Reddit, too.
     
    #9 heypartner, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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    ashleyem STONE NEEDS TO GO!
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    We nearly got swept by Lakers' B team and our GM did not make any meaningful move this offseason. If anyone thinks we are a contender, they're delusional.
     
    #10 ashleyem, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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    Clearly they haven't been watching our summer league games....
     
    #11 Salvy, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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    ashleyem STONE NEEDS TO GO!
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    Who cares about being a contender? It's all about having a good time and securing the bag.

     
    #12 ashleyem, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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    We are not contenders and we’re not building. We are in No Man’s Land.

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    #13 Aruba77, Jul 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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  14. Le$$

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    Wont be getting my money.

    Go Astros!
    Go Texans!
     
    #14 Le$$, Jul 12, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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    I’d say we are flawed contender if everything falls into place, however team chemistry is not easy to fix
     
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    And put the j*zz above us.
    We're lower than j*zz.
     
    #16 ROXTXIA, Jul 12, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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    make sure you tell ChatGPT too

    @J.R.
    @RB713
     
    #17 Tfor3, Jul 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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    exactly
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    #18 Tfor3, Jul 12, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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    Raptors top contender?

    Theres only 3 contenders barring injuries NYC in East, SAS and OKC in West. PHI might also be a contender if Lebron joins.
     
    #19 roslolian, Jul 12, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    Random reddit poster's opinion is the new twitter.
     
    #20 KingCheetah, Jul 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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