Possible Power Forward Help (NBDL, CBA, Free Agent)

Not that Bateer is even a viable alternative, but he was living in Sugar Land for a while, before he went to play for the Huntsville Team. However, *most* recently, my friends saw him back in China - he made an appearance at the CBA All-Star game and even played in it.

 

I can't remember the kid's name that is playing in China right now. He is an ex-con or something but is putting up unbelieveable numbers. Anyone else remember his name?

 

Marcus Haislip, Donnell Harvey, Leon Smith

 

I liked Braggs when we had him at the begining of the season.

 

Wasn't that last season? Either way, he played hard and made some things happen when he was on the court. I wouldn't mind having him back.

 

Lee Benson. If I see a thread about him, I might shoot myself.

Fegwu, your post mentions Kirk Haston but the paragraph was about someone else. Haston was the ultimate first round flameout- didn't last to year 3 of his rookie contract.

Alton Ford would be an interesting pick because he has experience next to Yao.

The guy I'd go for is Ralph's nephew, Jamal Sampson. Hell of a rebounder- cut because of attitude problems. His 17.8 rebounds per 48 minutes would be 2nd in the league behind Reggie Evans. I'd take a Sam Clancy or a Corie Blount. I viewed Clancy as very similar to Udonis Haslem in college.

Campbell is already resigned, and Knight is a stiff of a center, not a 4.

Haislip's a stick, and not very bright. Donnell Harvey is a decent name. Not a chance of Leon Smith.

 

Many teams in the association are in need of PF help. With that said... it is unlikely that at this point in the season there is anyone in the NBDL, CBA or who is a free agent who might provide help imo. Great list though.

I think those of us who were down on Howard are starting to realize how important he is to us. Baker could make a great story... we will see. Spoon is not a viable option. Padgett is a fan favorite and could be a stop gag. But he is not a post player which is what we need.

Should be an interesting/painful/suprising four weeks.

 

I like Blount's rebounding which could be handy. Harvey isn't a bad choice but Braggs has a fairly decent jumper,can rebound and has the experience of playing for us. He is limited but puts in a good effort.
I always wanted to see Ford succeed but I don't know if he is a hard worker.

 

NIKE, can you clarify is there is a loophole (say if JH could not return this year) where a PF could be added at this time and still play in the playoffs.

 

pregame show portland game, Bill Worrel said: "the Rockets may look for help and there are some free agents working out right now with their sights set on Houston"

I don't know what to make of it. Who's a free agent thats out there?

 

i think we have more than enough to fill Jho's shoes. don't get me wrong. i thougt he was doing a great job. however, his numbers will not be hard to replace with padgett, spoon, bowen, and baker filling in.


we will be fine! this isn't like losing sura.

 

better ship out Baker right now! at least if we sign another FA, he can play with enthusiasm no matter what minutes will be given to him

 

I wouldn't mind picking up Braggs - especially since he already knows JVG's system. Right now Baker looks like he's done. He looks 2 steps too slow and lacking confidence in his J.

 

Let me add two more candidates to the mix:

1. Jamal Sampson - formerly of the Lakers and Bobcats, Lakers had reluctance in letting him go in expansion draft, as a Bobcat he got his fair share of rebounds/blocks for minutes played

2. Ousmane Cisse - currently in NBDL with Fayetteville, his game looks to be improving, he also gets his share of rebounds/blocks for minutes played

 

I like the sound of Braggs. From what I remember in his short stint last season he was a great hustler on the glass, and a pretty physical player. May be too short though...he doesn't do much that Weatherspoon doesn't I don't think.

Bateer is probably too big and too slow. Van Gundy won't put Mutumbo and Yao on the court together, so I doubt Bateer is the answer.

 

I'd love to have Braggs back. On top of being a hustle player, I remember him moving very without the ball and getting a lot of layups/dunks off feeds from other players. That was a year ago when our ball movement was a tiny fraction what it is now. I could see a player like Torraye fitting in quite well with this current group.

 

It would be awsome if the Rockets could get Braggs to help out while Juwan is out. I liked that guy. Where is he right now anyways?