Who/what can you trade Head for and why is he/it more useful to Rockets than Head?

Might I suggest that while you're less than 40 posts into your current account, that you go back and create one with "analyst" spelled correctly?

Or maybe you meant for it to say "rocket anal yist?"

Just lookin' out for ya.

 

Luther will ride the pine BEHIND Francis and will be dealt by the trade deadline. He is too much of a liability on the court imo. The bone-Head plays he makes I think cancel out anything he can bring to the team. Oh and he CANNOT run the pg position if his career depended on it. Maybe I'm just a Luther hater

 

The addition of Artest (and to a lesser extent, Barry) changes many things, chief among them is that players like Head and Alston will not be expected to do as much. Accordingly, the things that drove us last year will likely occur less and the positives that each player brings will be magnified.

- A given is that Alston and Head drove us crazy last year -- Alston's inability to shoot consistently, and Head's inability to make a simple chest or bounce pass to a stationary unguarded player.

- This year, Alston isn't going to be looked at to score or shoot the 3 ball as much. Artest fills the basket and Barry provides outside shooting. And when he does, it will not be him trying to create, but rather shooting an uncontested shot. His low a/to ration is perfect for this squad, and his underrated defense works fine.

- Similarly, Head won't be asked to play quarterback. No more ball handling responsibilities. Alston, Barry and Tmac all do that better. When/if he plays, it's a matter of a simple decision: shoot an open shot; fake the shot and drive; drive and shoot or drive and dish. Head has shown the ability to do that somewhat efficiently; and certainly against lesser competition. Adelman is sharp enough to use Head to reduce other players' minutes in the regular season without costing us wins.

 

I just can't help but remember the "Arrested Development" episode where Tobias Fünke wanted to be the worlds first analyst-therapist.

Needless to say that didn't go over to well for him as it hasn't for rocketanalyist.

 

Why does Luther get hated on so much? Does no one remember he made 177 3's on 44% shooting just 2 years ago? Dis the defense, dis his dribbling...but dude can straight shoot a basketball.

 

Haters hate what they choose to hate.

If Head can not play PG and you let him play PG anyway, that's more of the problem of the roster or the coach.

Stop hating the bench scrubs, it is not cool, not worth it, not wise.

 

He sucked it up in the playoffs but he's a good regular season player. I want him traded because of how frustrated I was watching him in the playoffs, but I think it probably has a lot to do with the physical nature of the Jazz two series in a row.

He's a pretty skinny guy and I could understand how he'd get abused like a rag doll on offense and defense. Give him a chance against a less physical opponent and I think on a slim chance he could be productive in the playoffs.

Otherwise he's just a decent back up for the regular season and bench fodder in the playoffs. No shame in that as long as his regular season performances help the Rockets get the #3 seed or better.

 

I can think of one kid that impressed me in college and never got too much of a chance in the NBA level. I believe he could be had for Luther Head in terms of value. Since trading Bobby Jackson, we are left with Alston, Brooks, and a questionable Francis (who is more suited playing the 2 anyways). I believe we should do a sign and trade for Salim Stoudamire.

 

I will trade Luther Head for an iphone, because iphone is smarter than him.

 

The OP is right, especially about Head being nice insurance. He has played his best ball when he got major minutes stepping in for injured players (specifically, Mac).

 

Modest change of direction.....how much longer, ya' figure, until Dorsey signs? Does the team want to offer him three years, and he's seeking two? Options involved? Best place to read up on that?

 

HAHAHAHAHA That's funny man...and true. I only named myself a rocket analYST, not the national spelling b champion. But I do appreciate you looking out for me and pointing this out.

HEY CLUTCH, CAN YOU CORRECT THIS SPELLING, CAUSE I DON'T SEE ANYWHERE TO DO IT MYSELF!

My point exactly.

So now all my posts are wrong and worth nothing because of a little mis-spelling huh?

I can take a good teasing...it was warrantied (did I spell that right?)

Since all of you commentors are contributing members, can you help to get that changed for me please. Thanks in advance, much appreciated.

 

Spot on, great post. Head can shoot at a high enough clip to negate his short comings in small stretches, plus hes shown a willingness to take shots at the end of games. In that way hes a perfect "shooter" off the bench, insanely better then our other options since he can also get into the rotation if there is an injury or two.

 

I am sticking to my guns...GET RID OF HEAD....( he's as soft as charmin)...alot of guys here seem to think he can shoot.....he takes along time to wind up he has to set his feet, measure the rim and then shoot..get this dude out of here!!! I dont care how just get him out!!!

 

I got on nba.com and looked over the assist leaders since no doubt the Rockets will need a good ball handler for our big three. The only point guard that I could even see us getting for a decent deal was Steve Nash (although it would never happen). If you get on espn.com's trade machine this is the scenario I came up with.

Trade:
Luther Head
Steve Francis
Rafer Alston
Chuck Hayes

Receive:
Steve Nash

Not only would it give a more efficient scorer then Rafer but he can also dish out the assists. I love Steve Francis as much as any Rockets fan but if he can't get back to his glory days its time for us to move on.

 

head has a role on this team...KNOCK DOWN THREES...what role does harris have? none! There are four or five guys ahead of harris on this team. Tmac, artest, battier, landry, hayes are all ahead of harris in the rotation. Head has a role, SO KEEP HEAD CUT HARRIS.

 

With Artest on the team along with Berry, Head is disposable. We really need an assist leading point guard and a decent back up center that isn't over 40 years old. I still want Mutumbo on this team one more year though.

 

Not a chance you get Williams for Head (unless you are being literal and I still don't think it would get the trade done). However, you can take one for the team and try

 

Wow, that's a great idea. Could you go back to espn's trade machine to see if that deal will work with Chris Paul or Deron Williams. After all, they are younger. See what works for Kobe , LBJ and Wade while you're at it.