Aaron Brooks signs 1 year deal with Rockets

[djohn2oo8]

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That's 4 PGs on the roster. Bye Lin?

[Kai]

Wtf, we have 4 PGs, and chasing Camby when Asik and Smith can back up Dwight. These are minimum deals, but still makes you wonder if there's something in the works.

[AaronY]

A one year vet min deal to be the fourth pgf..is he really that washed up?..

[noob cake]

fml,

mighty midget is not a point guard.

[irishock]

May as well lock up Tyronn Lue and Moochie Norris

[Robz4000]

Rockets found someone to take Lin and Asik I guess.

[djohn2oo8]

fml,

mighty midget is not a point guard.
Lin for damn sure isn't one.

[djohn2oo8]

A one year vet min deal to be the fourth pgf..is he really that washed up?..
Not washed up at all. He played well in the playoffs last year but he's been stuck in Sacramento and Phoenix the past couple years. Teams weren't gonna offer more until he gets playing time. Which is interesting because he said thats a reason he came back, the chance for playing time, which says there may be a trade in the works.

[noob cake]

Lin for damn sure isn't one.

Jeremy Lin >>> Brooks

[Rogue]

Rin will be the last one that other teams want to trade for if making a deal with Houston. The rockets has already soaked up dude's market value as well, and he's nothing but a shitty contract now. Bad news for Houston is that they'll still have to start him at PG and give him considerable minutes to play as long as he stays on their roster, in order to flatter those chinks (otherwise they would backfire). If they want to get rid of Rin they would have to attach either DH or Harden to spice up their offer. Rin stinks just as bad as his bitch mom's kunt tbh.

[TDMVPDPOY]

LOL lakers and rockets resulting chasing after scrubs they use to have to save whatever season

[j-money24]

I think Lin and Asik make 14.5mill EACH in 2014-2015 season! They better get rid of them or they will be paying a huge luxury tax bill

[POPownsJackson]

Jeremy Lin >>> Brooks
You're a fucking moron . AB just needs to get his groove back as found said, he was way better than Lin in even athe fraction of pt

[irishock]

You're a fucking moron . AB just needs to get his groove back as found said, he was way better than Lin in even athe fraction of pt

Lol @ your screen name

[Vash StampedE]

:lol Lin as your starting PG
Fortunately, that's negated with Harden being the primary ball handler.

[Suspect]

Rockets need to go after Rondo seriously

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets need to go after Rondo seriously
Fuck no!

[Kyle Orton]

Rockets need to go after Rondo seriously
Worst FT shooting team in the leage then imo

[djohn2oo8]

Worst FT shooting team in the leage then imo
Not only that. People say Howard is a cancer. Well Rondo is an even bigger one, overrated stat padder who can't shoot.

[Katherine Robinson]

Something to ponder: Will the Rockets give up one of their biggest moneymakers?

It would not be a stretch to say that Jeremy Lin is untouchable because of his marketing potential.

[djohn2oo8]

Something to ponder: Will the Rockets give up one of their biggest moneymakers?

It would not be a stretch to say that Jeremy Lin is untouchable because of his marketing potential.
Lin I'm sure has a marketing impact, but they still had 300 million viewers from China even after Yao retired. If they can find a deal, he's gone.

[Suspect]

Fuck no!


Worst FT shooting team in the leage then imo
Do the rockets have a better PG?

[djohn2oo8]

Do the rockets have a better PG?
Why is it that Ray Allen and Doc Rivers both wanted to fight Rondo?

[Katherine Robinson]

Lin I'm sure has a marketing impact, but they still had 300 million viewers from China even after Yao retired. If they can find a deal, he's gone.

That is likely because Houston Rocket games are more readily available because of Yao Ming. Although a loss is a loss and the only likely scenerio of him leaving is if a blockbuster trade had been made to mitigate the loss. I would then wonder the sobriety of anybody willing to take Jeremy Lin.

[Suspect]

Why is it that Ray Allen and Doc Rivers both wanted to fight Rondo?
Answer my question and ill answer yours, Avante

[djohn2oo8]

Answer my question and ill answer yours.
It's not about having the better PG, it's about having a PG that fits the team well. I've already said Rondo is an overrated stat padder. It's pretty bad when Lin is the better spot up shooter. Rondo would not fit the team. Now answer mine.

[Suspect]

It's not about having the better PG, it's about having a PG that fits the team well. I've already said Rondo is an overrated stat padder. It's pretty bad when Lin is the better spot up shooter. Rondo would not fit the team. Now answer mine.
This is like talking to Avante I swear

Ray and Doc both wanted to fight Rondo because....they didnt get along lol. Howard has a history of not getting along with people yet that "cancer" is still going to make us better because he is better than what we have/had

Just like Rondo is better than what we have.

All those shooters on the Rockets and you're worried about Rondos shooting?

Did you not see Lin in the playoffs?!

[djohn2oo8]

This is like talking to Avante I swear

Ray and Doc both wanted to fight Rondo because....they didnt get along lol. Howard has a history of not getting along with people yet that "cancer" is still going to make us better because he is better than what we have/had

Just like Rondo is better than what we have.

All those shooters on the Rockets and you're worried about Rondos shooting?

Did you not see Lin in the playoffs?!

1. Howard never had anybody want to fight him. The head coach no less. (Edit. Wrong on my part. Jameer Nelson. )

2. Chris Paul is better than what we have, that doesn't mean he'd be a fit with Harden dominating the ball

3. With Dwight in the middle getting double teamed, the PG has to be able to be a spot up shooter, like Chalmers. Rondo can't fucking shoot!

[djohn2oo8]

I don't want Lin, but I damn sure don't want Rondo.

[Killakobe81]

I agree with djohn. Rox have some great talent. Now the "fit" is more important than just acquiring talent. Lakers of 1998 -1999 is a perfect example. More talent than 2000 Lakers but the pieces did not fit, our coaching was mediocre and we needed Kobe to mature (harden is the young Kobe) and Shaq to focus (cough Dwight). Not saying either is as good as the Shaqobe pairing but the smilarities are there. Not sure McHale is the coach to lead yall though. But if Rox want to win dat chip Role players that complement that core is more important thna getting Rondo tbh.

[Suspect]

With dwight being doubled that means one of the other(shooters) are open. Is Rondo not good at passing?

Harden used to play with Durant and Westbrick, he dominates the ball cause he plays on a garbage rockets squad.

[djohn2oo8]

With dwight being doubled that means one of the other(shooters) are open. Is Rondo not good at passing?

Harden used to play with Durant and Westbrick, he dominates the ball cause he plays on a garbage rockets squad.
The PG still needs to hit shots.

[djohn2oo8]

I agree with djohn. Rox have some great talent. Now the "fit" is more important than just acquiring talent. Lakers of 1998 -1999 is a perfect example. More talent than 2000 Lakers but the pieces did not fit, our coaching was mediocre and we needed Kobe to mature (harden is the young Kobe) and Shaq to focus (cough Dwight). Not saying either is as good as the Shaqobe pairing but the smilarities are there. Not sure McHale is the coach to lead yall though. But if Rox want to win dat chip Role players that complement that core is more important thna getting Rondo tbh.
Yeah exactly. A stretch PF would make more sense than Rondo. The sense is that the Rockets feel they have a deal for Aldridge. But IDK.

[Killakobe81]

Suspect, Rondo has value and in many ways is an upgrade on Lin. Problem is if you run pnr with rondo and Dwight the defense will sag to the middle and pray either takes the open shot. You would "go under" every single time. If you run it with Harden and Dwight teams will respect Harden's jumpshot but not Dwights. My guess if they have rondo in the corner in that scenario good teams that can rotate (heat/Spurs/Bulls) will leave Rondo to sag to the middle or trap Harden. DJohn is right you want shooters to space thw floor. Parsons definitely fits, Rondo not as much. Not saying if you can trade Lin for Rondo you dont do it, but that fit is not ideal. Plus Harden and Rondo strive as ball handlers ... one will be less than their best in a off ball role.

[Suspect]

The PG still needs to hit shots.
Better FG% than Lin

[djohn2oo8]

Better FG% than Lin
Rondo gets alot of his points at the rim. Not jumpshots.

[Killakobe81]

Yeah exactly. A stretch PF would make more sense than Rondo. The sense is that the Rockets feel they have a deal for Aldridge. But IDK.

A prime Horry would be a perfect fit on this team ... Horry though a small for a PF was agood defender, willing passer and clutch shooter. you pit Big Shot Rob with this team I would put you guys just under Heat as favorites for the chip. he would of beeen a perfect 6th man for this team. Especially if you keep Asik. he could play starter or 6th man and rotate with the bigs.

Hard to find a Horry type. Prime sheed would be good as well. I know there were Ryan Anderson rumors and he can shoot it. but nowhere near the defense of those guys.

[Killakobe81]

Trying to think of who else would fit ...David west? A good stretch 4 is hard to find nowadays ...

[Killakobe81]

Forgot, KG but no shot at that. Dirk of course but same issue.

[Killakobe81]

Aldridge would be a great fit ...but what would Blazers want in return? If they are willing to trade Asik even if you have to throw in a 1st rounder or one of your young assets you make that trade. I know he has some medical concerns but he also would be a great stretch 4.

[djohn2oo8]

Curious about this guy
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[GuerillaBlack]

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That's 4 PGs on the roster. Bye Lin?

Isaiah Canaan gonna help the Vipers win dat dere d-league championship.

[Killakobe81]

Curious about this guy
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Good player. Never had to play for much ... Rox have HUGE expectations this year. Good news is Morey stays active. Still dont think you guys are title material yet ...But I think you have the core pieces.

[djohn2oo8]

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[djohn2oo8]

Good player. Never had to play for much ... Rox have HUGE expectations this year. Good news is Morey stays active. Still dont think you guys are title material yet ...But I think you have the core pieces.
Yeah. I've been telling people he stays active. And some people say well "Morey said he's gonna keep Lin and Asik". That's just PR, the roster is never set with him.

[GuerillaBlack]

Yeah. I've been telling people he stays active. And some people say well "Morey said he's gonna keep Lin and Asik". That's just PR, the roster is never set with him.

I don't know about that. The last three years, the rockets were trying to find their superstar. Now tha they have two, I think there will be more roster stability. There is no point in making a trade right now. I think they will go into the season with what they have and build the chemistry. No point in trading anybody yet, unless you are getting Love or LMA.

[djohn2oo8]

I don't know about that. The last three years, the rockets were trying to find their superstar. Now tha they have two, I think there will be more roster stability. There is no point in making a trade right now. I think they will go into the season with what they have and build the chemistry. No point in trading anybody yet, unless you are getting Love or LMA.
Well before the Blazers traded for Robin Lopez, they felt the deal for Aldridge was done. Now its on hold, but LaMarcus still wants out.

[AaronY]

It's weird having the Rockets being so relevant..

[Thread]

It's weird having the Rockets being so relevant..

It's the honeymoon period, and Media is carrying their water and their end of the log and setting them up for the fall if OR when it goes badly. Then they'll drag out the FT card and the coach killer card and just beat the daylights outta Howard while at the same time guffawing at us for believing what they're feeding us now. The motherfuckers are never wrong. I get so fucking mad I could go out and Zimmerman the first newspaper box I see.

[Indazone]

It is when Howard and Harden say it is so. You don't piss off your superstars

[djohn2oo8]

It's the honeymoon period, and Media is carrying their water and their end of the log and setting them up for the fall if OR when it goes badly. Then they'll drag out the FT card and the coach killer card and just beat the daylights outta Howard while at the same time guffawing at us for believing what they're feeding us now. The motherfuckers are never wrong. I get so fucking mad I could go out and Zimmerman the first newspaper box I see.
What are you talkin about pops? The media blasted him for leaving. And they do carry Kobe.

[Thread]

What are you talkin about pops? The media blasted him for leaving. And they do carry Kobe.

Where?

[djohn2oo8]

Where?
Where what? Where did the media blast him?

[Thread]

Where what? Where did the media blast him?

Yes, show me where Media blasted Howard and carried Kobe.

[djohn2oo8]

Yes, show me where Media blasted Howard and carried Kobe.
All you have to do is turn on ESPN. "Howard couldn't handle the pressure of being the next Laker great". You don't see nary a thing about anyone talking about how no one wants to play with Kobe. Not nary a thing.

[Scrub]

Rockets need a 3&D PG that can play off the ball and be effective. IMO, trade of Asik&Lin (+maybe some assets) for Bosh&Chalmers would make both teams better, tho the Rockets more so than the Heat. Miami would get even better defensively with Asik protecting the rim, and the Rockets would get two players that fit perfectly with Harden/Parsons/Dwight.
Of course Miami doesn't make this trade and break the core since they just repeated, but maybe they would if the Spurs didn't choke like bitches in game 6...

[Baseline]

That is likely because Houston Rocket games are more readily available because of Yao Ming. Although a loss is a loss and the only likely scenerio of him leaving is if a blockbuster trade had been made to mitigate the loss. I would then wonder the sobriety of anybody willing to take Jeremy Lin. I agree - the guy's terrible.

[Rogue]

You don't need 2 superstars in the paint imho, just a Ryan Anderson type of PF would be enough to satisfy every need.

[Rogue]

Lin I'm sure has a marketing impact, but they still had 300 million viewers from China even after Yao retired. If they can find a deal, he's gone.
Truth bomb. They broadcast Rockets games because they're the Rockets. The Rockets have already become a home team to them, oh no... us chinks, with or without Rin. They broadcast just as many Rockets games through the 11-12 season with Yao already retired and Rin still playing in NY. It wouldn't surprise me if the Chinks annexed the H-Town someday, and then it would certainly be a great feeling for you to regain the Chinese citizenship imho.

[Killakobe81]

You don't need 2 superstars in the paint imho, just a Ryan Anderson type of PF would be enough to satisfy every need.

offense, yes. Defensively they may still not be good enough to rang ...

[Rogue]

Rockets dream of winning the championship might be even less realistic than my dream of befriending my goddess tbh. They have a good team but they will have to fight their way out of the west (through the likes of Spurs, Clippers and the revamped Mavs) which's gonna be tough, and I don't see how they would be able to challenge Miami even if they wiggled out of the west somehow. DH will tow them from the 1st round to the 2nd but can't make it any further with the current squad they have. They're still one good coach and a real leader away from being a serious contender imho, to me they're just like the 07-08 celtics minus Pierce.

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets dream of winning the championship might be even less realistic than my dream of befriending my goddess tbh. They have a good team but they will have to fight their way out of the west (through the likes of Spurs, Clippers and the revamped Mavs) which's gonna be tough, and I don't see how they would be able to challenge Miami even if they wiggled out of the west somehow. DH will tow them from the 1st round to the 2nd but can't make it any further with the current squad they have. They're still one good coach and a real leader away from being a serious contender imho, to me they're just like the 07-08 celtics minus Pierce.
I agree. Still, just a little over 9 months ago they were the 14th pick in the draft yet again. If they manage to by some way miraculously make it to the finals or ring, Presti should just end it all.

[Baseline]

If Lin replaces Rondo as the Celtics' PG, Danny Ainge will be gunned down in the stands. So...it ain't happening. I think the rest of the league knows by now that Lin isn't a starting caliber PG in this league. It's just that he's paid like one.

[Thread]

If Lin replaces Rondo as the Celtics' PG, Danny Ainge will be gunned down in the stands. So...it ain't happening. I think the rest of the league knows by now that Lin isn't a starting caliber PG in this league. It's just that he's paid like one.

& most lay people called that and predicted such and we're in turn cast down and silenced by Media. Now there is nary sign of Media as Lin crashes & burns. A gag order will be enforced as Lin disappears into the sunset.

[djohn2oo8]

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Not going to get him, but why go after him now?