Ron Artest set for deal to Rockets

[Buddy Holly]

Looks about even to me.

DD

Recheck that.

[knee-knee-3]

If the Artest trade doesn't pan out, will Rockets fans finally concede that the T-Mac/Yao duo was an absolute bust?

[rj215]

1. The Rockets will be unbelievable next season....for the 30 games that Yao, TMac and Artest are healthy.

2. They'll probably win 55 games....and then lose in the playoffs to a team with a better coach (Spurs, Lakers, Hornets, Jazz).

3. They'll keep Artest happy.....until he realizes that they'll never give him the money he thinks he's worth.

4. The Suns and their fans suck....just thought I'd throw that in there.

[Kai]

you know ron will want a contract extension to feel wanted

Yes, but that probably wont happen until next offseason. We have his bird rights, so if we don't want to re-sign him, we can do a S&T.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Asking if Houston can remain healthy is a legitimate question, just from the stand point that their two best players are the poster boys for being injury prone. A year of age won't help them in that regard either.

Stick to housing developments. Spurs have the same questions, and less proven depth at this point than Houston.

[anakha]

I predict a gloating Louis appearance in the next hour or so.

Another team that gets a lot better than the overrated Spurs..LOL

The Rockets with this trade become automatic contenders for the le..

The Spurs on the other hand waiting for their "master plan" in 2010 LOL

Losers!!!

[Roxsfan]

splash,

the only thing haters can do is hope someone gets hurt on the rox, b/c that's the only thing that can stop them.

[rj215]

splash,

the only thing haters can do is hope someone gets hurt on the rox, b/c that's the only thing that can stop them.

Don't forget Adelman.....he's stupid.

[Buddy Holly]

Stick to housing developments. Spurs have the same questions, and less proven depth at this point than Houston.

You read post and then decided to respond with that? Wow.

Where do I even mention the Spurs?

I simply said to people crying about bringing up Health and Rockets in the same sentence that there's a valid reason.

When your two best players average in the 50's and 60's respectively the last three seasons, well guess what, no matter your profession, whether that be in real estate or as a lonely internet forum poster (cough-ahf-cough), bringing that up is appropriate.

[knee-knee-3]

splash,

the only thing haters can do is hope someone gets hurt on the rox, b/c that's the only thing that can stop them.

You do seem pretty daunting. Just pray that you don't land the Utah Jazz in next year's first round!

[Buddy Holly]

splash,

the only thing haters can do is hope someone gets hurt on the rox, b/c that's the only thing that can stop them.

That or having McGrady on your tea.... oops.

[JBIIRockets]

The great part about all of this is that I'd say there's still a 80%-95% chance the rockets don't make it out of the first round.

Puhleeze. All TMAC has to do is breathe and the Rockets will get out.

[Buddy Holly]

So TMAC has not taken a breath in 4 years?

[Tmac&Luther]

Don't forget Adelman.....he's stupid.

How the is Adelman stupid? It's fcuking stupid to say something like that....he's a excellent coach and has coached some great teams. (if it wasn't for the worst officiated game in league history he would also already have his ring).

[Tmac&Luther]

Recheck that.

Recheck what, right now our front courts are pretty much even, if Landry resigns Houston would have the better front court and one of the best front courts in the league. Scola was a fantastic addition.

[Buddy Holly]

Recheck what, right now our front courts are pretty much even, if Landry resigns Houston would have the better front court and one of the best front courts in the league. Scola was a fantastic addition.

Recheck the post because I wasn't finished. I had yet to add the threes.

[knee-knee-3]

So TMAC has not taken a breath in 4 years?

Come to think of it, he did seem to need CPR in the fourth quarters of last year's series against the Jazz.

[robbie380]

Recheck that.

maybe you can explain why it should be rechecked....

just saw the edit....now it looks pretty biased in the rockets favor when healthy

[Tmac&Luther]

Recheck the post because I wasn't finished. I had yet to add the threes.

Artest/Battier/Barry is pretty stacked also, especially since McGrady can also play the 3.

[Kai]

You do seem pretty daunting. Just pray that you don't land the Utah Jazz in next year's first round!

Actually, I'm praying that we do land the Utah Jazz in next year's first round.

[Buddy Holly]

Artest/Battier/Barry is pretty stacked also, especially since McGrady can also play the 3.

You're seriously putting Barry at the three?

He's not a three, never been a three. He's a 2 who can play the 1.

[DaDakota]

Actually, I'm praying that we do land the Utah Jazz in next year's first round.

Nah,

Utah won't finish 8th in the conference.



DD

[robbie380]

Come to think of it, he did seem to need CPR in the fourth quarters of last year's series against the Jazz.

i know t-mac totally sucked last year's playoffs. 27 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 6.8 apg, 1.5 spg, and .8 bpg really sucks. i know his percentages were terrible 42% fg%, 62% ft%, and 21% 3pt% but the guy busted his ass that series. and being the leading scorer, assist man, and rebounder really showed how hard he choked in game 6

[knee-knee-3]

Nah,

Utah won't finish 8th in the conference.



DD

Love the optimism. Are you my stockbroker?

[nil.ball]

Mavs in the first round, Jazz in the second and Spurs in the 3rd round.