Do you think the Rockets got better or worse (on paper)?

How is Jackson better than James? He's older, passes less, and is shooting terribly in more minutes.

We got worse. Don't kid yourself. We're less of a contender today than 3 days ago. If you think that's not the case, then you are smoking something.

The only thing this deal does is save us lux tax for our owner and increase the liklihood of doing a future deal. But for this year, it sucks and basically says we are giving up on contending.

Bonzi's play was key for us. And I'm talking about his slashing and offensive rebounding - something that was really giving us a lift.

 

RA trust Jackson, and James played less the 40 minutes for the past 25 games.
Its true that Bonzi lost will be felt, but looking at todays game with Heat, Head and scola took those extra minutes and got better production. Its interesting to note that most of Bonzi's minutes are playing at the 4.

And there is always the possibility of the emergence of Green, who's only problem is lack of bball IQ, which will improve under RA.

However, at this period of time, on paper, Rox have dropped, but if somehow Morey can get Brent Barry, then ROx certainly have improve.

 

I don't think we are any more or less of a cnotender today than 3 days ago. Bonzi was doing good, but if you think he is the reason we were contenders...man, I need to watch the games on your TV.

 

Because he's good enough to replace Brooks in the rotation.