How much does it suck that this is what our season has come to? Hoping for Gooden over Thomas. Good times!
Yes I know Tim Thomas sucks but the reason I brought him up is because he can be had cheap, we need to sign someone that can actually help us score, and he can help of the bench. Look the guy shot over 40 percent from 3 point range last year with the Knicks and Bulls while being somewhat of a big body for a wing. If we want to rebuild thats fine but then remember Morey said we were going to sign a free agent thats not a center! I guess my real question is who the heck is out there we can sign I sure dont see anyone left besides washed up guys like this lol
I don't think that signing Tim Thomas would be good for us. Not only is he getting older, but his production is decreasing. I would much rather us use Dorsey or Hayes at the center this year instead of signing Thomas. We should just wait till next year when yao is back, and sign a big name free agent, like Chris Bosh. Also, the way that Dorsey is looking in SL really gives me hope for him getting some minutes at the center position this year.
Some will never understand. Ben Wallace yesterday, Tim Thomas today, who's tomorrow? We are not in contention!! Some hate to look at the facts and the R-word: rebuilding! What purpose does these old washed up players serve to us? Any purpose? I hate to break it to some but fellas, this is a team in transition this upcoming year that isnt going to contend [at least not for a championship].
I don't think the Rockets will bring in any free agents. They'll use part of their MLE to sign Taylor, Budinger, and maybe White. And they'll probably make a trade for a center (not necessarily a major deal ... could be trading Barry or Cook for a backup-quality big). I think the rest of this offseason will be sort of uneventful, and that's perhaps for the best. Better deals can likely be had as we close in on the trade deadline anyway.
well actually drew gooden does average a double double if i had to pick between tim thimas and gooden i'd stick with gooden.... just ask jon feigen.... hey jon: what are the chances of the rockets going after pf/c drew gooden? he can score, post up and rebound.. a player we might look at if we cant get a center through trade... your thoughts?? (If he has trouble getting a deal and might be a bargain, he would seem a good pick up. Since he is not really a center, they would not compete to get him, but he would be a solid addition if he can be had at a good price. -- Jonathan)
Don't worry about Meddy, Its kind of like a probationary period so we, as rookies, don't create stupid forums like Battier for Gortat......
So a rebuilding team doesn't need a center? If/when Dorsey proves he can play in the league (and even if he can play is he a viable option at center?) then I'd feel better about not needing to bring anyone in. That hasn't happened yet, and rebuilding or not, we still need a true center. A one year deal doesn't hurt the team, and it'd not like this "rebuilding process" is lasting much longer than one season (if that).
Ben Wallace to me is our best option because we are running out of them...sign him to a 1 year and the rest of our mid-level we should sign a jamario moon or someone of that nature...I know is not the best team in the world we would have on the court this year, but atleast is a team who will play hard everynight, and is not afarid to get dirty...and thats all we need, because defense does wins championships
Are you actually suggesting that by signing Ben Wallace and Jamario Moon, this Rockets team has even a remote chance of winning a championship with their defense? Sorry -- not happening.
I agree...just because we are rebuilding everyone wants to go young and sign no free agents...If you told me the Rox would trade for Wallace or Thomas I would call you crazy but darn league minimum wont kill us and fit a need. We are playing for 2010-11 right so we sign these guys to one yr deals to backup or call them insurance policies if you will. Now saying that Id much rather wait and trade for Gortat in Dec or sign Oberto at a low salary and sign Matt Barnes instead of Thomas FOR SURE but we aren't going to do that apaprently.
Did the Phoenix Suns need a "true center" a few years ago when Amare missed the season, they started Boris Diaw at the 5, and they won 50+ games? The Rockets can get by against the vast majority of teams in the league with what they have. Against the rest, a mere handful, who cares? Try to stay competitive playing small, playing hard, and playing fast, and accept the losses as they come.
Did I mention or say we didnt need a C? No, I said we dont need these older, washed up players. Make no doubt about it, we need a C, whether it is Dorsey or someone they bring in via trade or FA but there are other options out there that are younger than a Wallace or a Thomas.
Correct but who is the question...see everyone wants to go young center but not hurt our cap room but if we want a center that is young and athletic it will hurt our cap space no way around it...Ryan Hollins sound good to you because otherwise I dont see anyone else that fit your description. No wing players are left worth a darn besides Matt Barnes and I dont will get him.
No, and we will not win 50 games either. We will not be a contender. Nor will that change by adding Ben Wallace and/or Tim Thomas. You keep referring to these players as filling needs. What need is that? Will the NBA not allow us to play games if we don't have a "true center" on the floor? Do we need to make the playoffs this season? Do we need to win a certain number of games? Again, I ask. What's the point?
I dont know if you'll find a young and athletic C who is willing or able to run the floor. Maybe young, but I'm not sure any true C runs. But I'll just throw a few names out, some may take up half the MLE and some may sign for the min., Aaron Gray(R), Ryan Hollins(R), Johan Petro(UFA), Joel Anthony(R), and Robert Swift(UFA). And then you have some tweeners and then of course your older guys who could sign for the min. But I dont think we have to worry about signing a C as Morey has indicated he wants or would like to trade for a C, which I think he'll do.
Couldnt of said it better myself. We're not contending nor will signing either of those players make us contend or help ticket sales, etc.
