November 4Nov 4 Durant + baby Jokic + baby Pippen. We are winning it all. We just don’t know it yet. Go trade for McCollum or something g to steady things and take it all. Edited November 4Nov 4 by A-Tex Devil
November 4Nov 4 21 minutes ago, UDontKnow said: No Rockets lead is safe when Reed Sheppard is on the floor. He looks lost on defense... He'll swat and reach and be a pest, but he is just defending space right now.
November 4Nov 4 7 minutes ago, A-Tex Devil said: Durant + baby Jokic + baby Pippen. We are winning it all. We just don’t know it yet. Go trade for McCollum or something g to steady things and take it all. McCollum is going to make $30 million this season and could be washed. I’d trade for Schroder. The Kings are completely regarded so they’ll probably eat most of his contract in exchange for a pick swap.
November 4Nov 4 1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said: McCollum is going to make $30 million this season and could be washed. I’d trade for Schroder. The Kings are completely regarded so they’ll probably eat most of his contract in exchange for a pick swap. Whatever. You take my point. Get a vet that can be 80% of FVV even if you have to trade FVV and take it all now.
November 4Nov 4 Houston trio combines for 74 as the Rockets win their 4th game in a row 👀 Amen Thompson: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST Alperen Sengun: 26 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST Kevin Durant: 21 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
November 4Nov 4 I think they need a real PG to get them into their into their half court offense. Any competent defensive team is going to do exactly what Dallas did last night. Double/trap Alpie and Durant as soon as they touch the ball. Both had to do some hero ball things to overcome this. Kind of a weird night. Amen didn’t bring the ball up much, and wasn’t the team’s primary ball handler. He played off ball and cut to the basket a ton. I hope he sticks with the 3 ball. He has to make it part of his game to take the next step. His form looks fine. Just keep taking shots.
November 4Nov 4 Went to first game of season last night. Good times. Reed Sheppard seems kinda dumb. Holiday needs more minutes still. KD "off" night and still drilled 2 of the biggest shotsAs we all know....Amen is a fucking problem....for the league
November 4Nov 4 Author 9 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: let's this team gel , i'm team no moves I'm fine with this approach until mid-Januaryish, but if Sheppard does not dramatically improve between now and then they are going to have to make a move for a playable PG because I absolutley agree with this take: 3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: I think they need a real PG to get them into their into their half court offense. Any competent defensive team is going to do exactly what Dallas did last night. Double/trap Alpie and Durant as soon as they touch the ball. Both had to do some hero ball things to overcome this. KD and Sengun (and sometimes Amen) being the primary ball handlers is not going to work long term in the playoffs.
November 4Nov 4 They need to figure out what they have before December 15th. I’d be fine with Holiday starting and playing 30 minutes in the next game. If they don’t want to try the Amen full time PG experiment, this is the next logical move.
November 4Nov 4 Amen is so good off the ball, making him the primary takes away that weapon. Reed needs reps. Play him for a month and see what happens.
November 4Nov 4 975 ESPN just buried Reed. Basically said he’s not a PG and can’t defend. And that the Rockets likely feel the same way as they moved him off ball last night and played almost exclusively zone defense to hide him when he was in the court. I’d say tap the brakes, he’s only 21, but if the Rockets aren’t going to play him at PG, I’m pretty concerned. He’s not tall enough to play another position.
November 5Nov 5 43 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: 975 ESPN just buried Reed. Basically said he’s not a PG and can’t defend. And that the Rockets likely feel the same way as they moved him off ball last night and played almost exclusively zone defense to hide him when he was in the court. I’d say tap the brakes, he’s only 21, but if the Rockets aren’t going to play him at PG, I’m pretty concerned. He’s not tall enough to play another position. He doesn't seem very smart.
November 5Nov 5 I don’t think they can get good value back for Reed. They spent the 3rd pick in the draft on him. He shouldn’t be a throw in on a trade. Figure out a role that minimizes harm to the team, let him play out his rookie deal, and reevaluate in Year 4. Jesus Christ they should drafted Castle.
November 6Nov 6 KD and Sengun (and sometimes Amen) being the primary ball handlers is not going to work long term in the playoffs.I just hope they don’t base the decision off our record at the time alone. That may not tell the whole story. Record could be misleading. 85% of the league this team is gonna overwhelm nightly during the regular season with size & athleticism! They need to be very specific when evaluating the pg position and look at how the team fares in situations where they’re going up against squads w/ real difference makers at that spot like an SGA or Cade Cunningham. Cause thats what they’re gonna face come postseason time.
November 6Nov 6 Jabari looks like Durant Jr. My goodness. Signing KD is the best thing that could have happened to his career.
November 6Nov 6 If Okogie can keep hitting wide open 3’s, Houston could be a problem for the rest of the league.
November 6Nov 6 On 11/4/2025 at 8:15 PM, billfromlaketravis said: I don’t think they can get good value back for Reed. They spent the 3rd pick in the draft on him. He shouldn’t be a throw in on a trade. Figure out a role that minimizes harm to the team, let him play out his rookie deal, and reevaluate in Year 4. Jesus Christ they should drafted Castle. Don't let the value you do or don't get back have anything to do with cutting the loss. He is not a rotation level PG this season. Package him and get something that is addictive to the team let him go play on a bass team like Cam.
November 6Nov 6 Just now, Ignatius said: You Okogie haters are fucked in the head… I keep trying to see the bad things and I keep seeing him be exactly the type of player off the bench that everyone wants Tate to be.
November 6Nov 6 You Okogie haters are fucked in the head…I mean wasnt the only hater a non Rockets fan? Lol
November 6Nov 6 Memphis is such a weird franchise. They always draft well, but haven’t hit on a superstar. Ja and Triple J are annual borderline All Stars. I think they should have blown it up in the offseason, but they doubled down with Triple J’s extension. The small market success plan is right there in OKC. Memphis with a shit ton of picks would be interesting. But they’re the only pro sports team in town and don’t want to tank. Thus they’re stuck in play in hell for eternity.
November 6Nov 6 Imagine DFS getting the same looks that Okogie is getting. Still need a PG, but I really like our team. I didn’t have a stocky white guy absolutely cooking the Rockets on tonight’s bingo card.
November 6Nov 6 Nice ass kicking. I hate Memphis. Not to GS, SA, Dallas, Utah levels but I still hate them
November 6Nov 6 Box score says Amen was cooking and Reed was efficient offensively (with two steals and no TOs) Edited November 6Nov 6 by ChickenSandwich
November 6Nov 6 Durant getting no respect is funny. When is the last time he got 0 FTA's in a game, and they were hammering him all night? Sorry, Memphis shooting 17 more FTs than the Rockets when they destroyed them on the glass and in the paint is absolute fucking bullshit.
November 6Nov 6 Baby steps, but Reed played well. Maybe bringing the ball up helps him get in rhythm. He played meaningful minutes while Holiday and Davison played 2 minutes in garbage time. Really nice game from Clint. 10 boards in 16 minutes. I’m warming on the signing. Should be a huge help in Adams ans Alpie’s load management.
November 6Nov 6 2 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said: Box score says Amen was cooking and Reed was efficient offensively (with two steals and no TOs) Amen just plays in and around the lane so well. He **has** to get a shot for the playoffs... But for regular season, he is easy fucking money. Reed was -3 +/-. He was ok on offense and a non factor on defense. He needs to spend the entire season figuring out how to keep from getting picked on. He's a hole right now.
November 6Nov 6 Felt like we played with our food all night and it didn't matter. This team is a matchup nightmare.
November 6Nov 6 Also feels like the team has figured out Assists are the answer. They were last in assists last year and the corner three didn't seem like a focus. KDs gravity is an unlock on this team.
November 6Nov 6 19 minutes ago, Slacks said: Also feels like the team has figured out Assists are the answer. They were last in assists last year and the corner three didn't seem like a focus. KDs gravity is an unlock on this team. Ball movement has been great
November 6Nov 6 21 minutes ago, Slacks said: KDs gravity is an unlock on this team. There was a year in Brooklyn where teams were literally sending triples at him. He's getting old though. His shot is getting streakier.
November 6Nov 6 Author 12 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Really nice game from Clint. 10 boards in 16 minutes. I’m warming on the signing. Should be a huge help in Adams ans Alpie’s load management. why do you need to warm up to it? they're paying him practically nothing. 12 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said: Felt like we played with our food all night and it didn't matter. This team is a matchup nightmare. yep, it was a very easy, ho-hum, type of win. very nice to see.
November 6Nov 6 6 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said: why do you need to warm up to it? they're paying him practically nothing. yep, it was a very easy, ho-hum, type of win. very nice to see. Many in the thread wanted to spend the Capela money on another guard.
November 6Nov 6 8 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: Many in the thread wanted to spend the Capela money on another guard.
November 6Nov 6 40 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: Many in the thread wanted to spend the Capela money on another guard. Fwiw, I still feel that way, despite early favorable returns. I also think it’s inconsistent to think Castle and his 5 TO per game is desirable but going through Reed’s growing pains are not.
November 6Nov 6 1 hour ago, LCHorn said: Fwiw, I still feel that way, despite early favorable returns. I also think it’s inconsistent to think Castle and his 5 TO per game is desirable but going through Reed’s growing pains are not. Castle is averaging 20 points a game and is an elite defender. He probably makes an all NBA defensive team this season. And oh yeah, he’s 6’6’’ so he can guard any position. You can’t be serious. Edited November 6Nov 6 by billfromlaketravis
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