We have a lot of guy's on expiring contracts and I doubt we'll resign all of them, so theirs going to be room on the roster next year to continue our youth movement. Plus the 2011 NBA Draft is loaded with wing players, which we currently only have Shane Battier (expiring contract) and Chase Budinger at that position. So a SF with a high ceiling would definitely be welcomed to our line up. Personally I'd love if the Rockets target Jan Vesely, a 6'11 SF, with three point range and crazy athleticism in the next draft with the NY pick. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3zlB5w08_Es?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3zlB5w08_Es?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
1. I'd like to see what we can do with this roster as of this time as opposed to worrying about next year. 2. THERE IS NO WAY any team that is likely to make the lottery is going to give up a pick that could POTENTIALLY reach #1 to us unless we basically give them an insane offer and hence crap on this year's hopes of a ring. Cleveland could possibly win 40 games and playoffs. It could win 10. The same applies for a lot of teams out there. So they are going to wait and see what exactly happens with their roster. Consequently, this talk of getting another high pick is moot. 3. We will not get Vesly with the NY pick. The NY pick frankly is going to be top 10 at best, and Vesly is easily above that.
I agree... I'd rather stay in the lottery and have a chance at the next future superstar than stay mediocre with just a playoff team, although this will never happen.
I think this is becoming a very feasible scenario. I think the Knicks pick will be in the 8-11 range, so we will end up with that. Package the 2011 first rounder with a 2012 first rounder and a young asset to pull a Perry Jones or someone like that.
It seems like elite players don't want to come to Houston, so our best bet at finding one might be through the draft.
Knicks are making the playoffs this season. NY Picks will be worthless at around mid to late 1st round.
While I'm sure that Morey is actively shopping those picks in trades for a superstar like Melo or CP3, I agree that this is an alternative that has been largely overlooked by many. Let's say the Knicks end up with #9 pick. Morey could use the #9 pick, one of its 2012 picks and/or a player to move up to, say, the #5 pick to get a player he really wants. (Of course, that depends on how the depth of the draft board shapes up. For instance, I doubt the #9 pick and a future first would have been enough to crack the (clear) top 5 in this past draft.)
That's is just you opinion, right? My opinion (it may be a fact) is the team will have a chance to win all or I won't be watching any games this coming season.
I'm pretty sure the only way the Rockets are going to get Perry Jones or Harrison Barnes in next year's draft is if the Knicks end up with the #2 overall pick and the team picking #1 leaves either one of those guys for the Rockets at #2. Short of that, I can't see a team voluntarily parting with the right to select one of those two guys. They look like future stars. (I am actually very intrigued with Enes Kanter, the 18-year-old Turkish big man playing for Kentucky this year. He strikes me as a bigger, younger version of Luis Scola who can be a legit NBA center.)
You're right. Mid to late first rounders are worthless. Sincerely, Al Jefferson (15th pick, 2004) Rodney Stuckey (15th pick, 2007) Hedo Turkoglu (16th pick, 2000) Josh Smith (17th pick, 2004) Danny Granger (17th pick, 2005) Jrue Holiday (17th pick, 2009) David West (18th pick, 2003) Zach Randolph (19th pick, 2001) Jameer Nelson (20th pick, 2004) Rajon Rondo (21st pick, 2006) Darren Collison (21st pick, 2009) Courtney Lee (22nd pick, 2008) Tayshaun Prince (23rd pick, 2002) Kyle Lowry (24th pick, 2006) Gerald Wallace (25th pick, 2001) Kevin Martin (26th pick, 2004) Aaron Brooks (26th pick, 2007) Kendrick Perkins (27th pick, 2003) Tony Parker (28th pick, 2001) Leandro Barbosa (28th pick, 2003) Josh Howard (29th pick, 2003) Gilbert Arenas (30th pick, 2001) Anderson Varajeo (30th pick, 2004) David Lee (30th pick, 2005) Just to name a few.
lol, nice. The biggest problem with making the OP strategy our main focus is the time issue. Even if you consider the rookies who come in and contribute right away, I still don't think you can consider their contribution equal to a Carmelo Anthony, et al. Take Tyreke Evans- I don't think he's at the level of a Derrick Rose or Dwayne Wade, even in his second season. And you're likely not going to find much better of a rookie than him in terms of immediate contribution. That said, if nothing turns up in terms of good trades between now and draft night, I don't doubt DM will think long and hard about who's on the draft board and whether he wants to trade up for someone to make us even more solid when we chase the back-to-back championship.
What are the scouting reports on DeMarcus Cousins? Are they good. Did the San Antonio Spurs just waive him? Would the Rockets have any interest in a young big man like him? Is he still available?
i think people have taken the OP's message in the wrong way. tanking and deciding to rebuild through the draft are two different things. I agree that the best way to get are next star is through the draft. I'd rather do it sooner rather than later too. I hate being stuck in mediocrity. Not good enough for a championship (at least until/if yao gets back to 100%), not bad enough to start over. If the rockets determine during the next 2 or so years that yao is past his prime, they may consider rebuilding. if this is the case, they need to target a draft class that has a few future stars and aim to rebuild that year. trade away talent for picks and cap space, and hope that you land the next durant, griffin, evans, or wall.
I don't see the fascination with THE 1ST pick. Durant, Melo, Wade, Bosh, CP3, DWill... You don't need the number 1 pick, unless it's a Duncan/DHoward type draft. But most superstars are found near the top of the draft. And yes, tanking can guarantee a place NEAR the top of the draft.
So far in the draft we have found 3 potential star players under Morey:. 1. Aaron Brooks 2. Carl Landry 3. Chase Bundinger Maybe one of them develops into that star player, Brooks is pretty close already.....and maybe you keep drafting and hope someone else comes along. DD
Morey knows that we need a star player and that finding a potential one in the draft might be the only way for them to find one now that everyone seems to be locked into long term deals except for Melo and CP3. I havent heard anyone mention this yet but depending on how this season goes and if Ish Smith improves and can be groomed for potential stardum, Sign and trade Brooks for another first round pick if there is someone out there you think has potential. Brooks wants to really be looking to get paid probably 8 to 10 mil a year at least and most likely will not get that offer here in Houston. The Knicks 2011 pick swap could be nice if they dont get Melo but I have a feeling they will at the trade deadline for a couple players and picks. If that trade goes down that pick is essentially worthless and you would probably be looking to aquire another first round pick anyways.
