Gordon Hayward

inquisitive · Post #1 » by **inquisitive** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:33 pm

Should Rockets go after him this summer?

JetLife · Post #2 » by **JetLife** » Mon May 1, 2017 12:20 am

In the words of the stat whore "Why not?"

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Post #3 » by **jwise44** » Mon May 1, 2017 3:34 am

Please god yes...I loved him at butler, so I hate that he's on the jazz

I want to land him, but any team other than the lakers mavs or Spurs get him and I'll be happy

Post #4 » by **Mr. E** » Tue May 2, 2017 1:25 am

I fully expect them to.

BallerTalk · Post #5 » by **BallerTalk** » Tue May 2, 2017 11:10 pm

inquisitive wrote:Should Rockets go after him this summer?

Mr. E wrote:I fully expect them to.

Post #6 » by **TMU** » Wed May 3, 2017 2:08 am

He has very good control of his body well when he attacks the rim and he's fundamentally sound, but I just don't know how effective he'll be in a fast-paced offense. Utah runs a completely different offense than the Rockets currently do.

inquisitive · Post #7 » by **inquisitive** » Sat May 6, 2017 1:04 am

TMU wrote:He has very good control of his body well when he attacks the rim and he's fundamentally sound, but I just don't know how effective he'll be in a fast-paced offense. Utah runs a completely different offense than the Rockets currently do.

This kid can play in any style offense. He just can flat out play!

moofs · Post #8 » by **moofs** » Wed May 10, 2017 6:13 pm

I mean, though. Jazz taint.

RaoulDuke79 wrote:Taint.

Lava Rock Kid · Post #9 » by **Lava Rock Kid** » Fri May 12, 2017 4:25 pm

Why would he go to Houston, Utah is a better team, their record was worse due to the bad injuries.

Nebula1 · Post #10 » by **Nebula1** » Fri May 12, 2017 8:15 pm

I'm thinking Morey will go after Millsap this summer and then Paul George after next season to replace Ariza.

Beverley
Harden
George
Millsap
Capela

Gordon
Anderson
Dekker

jove9 · Post #11 » by **jove9** » Sun May 14, 2017 4:37 pm

If not Hayward, Rudy Gay might be another target, if he's willing to come off the bench.

texasholdem · Post #12 » by **texasholdem** » Sun May 14, 2017 5:10 pm

Why would any big free agent want to play with Harden now after watching him just quit.

Nebula1 · Post #13 » by **Nebula1** » Mon May 15, 2017 5:29 pm

texasholdem wrote:Why would any big free agent want to play with Harden now after watching him just quit.

I don't think Harden quit as much as he was beaten. The Spurs took away what the Rockets do and pounded them inside once Nene went down. I think the credit has to go to San Antonio.

I think the overwhelming evidence is the guys loved playing together this year and James was a big part of the chemistry. I don't think somebody like Paul George would pass on taking a look. They already know each other well.

texasholdem · Post #14 » by **texasholdem** » Mon May 15, 2017 7:19 pm

Nebula1 wrote:
texasholdem wrote:Why would any big free agent want to play with Harden now after watching him just quit.

I don't think Harden quit as much as he was beaten. The Spurs took away what the Rockets do and pounded them inside once Nene went down. I think the credit has to go to San Antonio.

I think the overwhelming evidence is the guys loved playing together this year and James was a big part of the chemistry. I don't think somebody like Paul George would pass on taking a look. They already know each other well.

Did the Spurs force him to go clubbing and stripper tipping right after the game too? If Kawhi and Parker played I could accept his poor performance more but they didn't.

Nebula1 · Post #15 » by **Nebula1** » Mon May 15, 2017 9:35 pm

texasholdem wrote:
Nebula1 wrote:
texasholdem wrote:Why would any big free agent want to play with Harden now after watching him just quit.

I don't think Harden quit as much as he was beaten. The Spurs took away what the Rockets do and pounded them inside once Nene went down. I think the credit has to go to San Antonio.

I think the overwhelming evidence is the guys loved playing together this year and James was a big part of the chemistry. I don't think somebody like Paul George would pass on taking a look. They already know each other well.

Did the Spurs force him to go clubbing and stripper tipping right after the game too? If Kawhi and Parker played I could accept his poor performance more but they didn't.

What did you want him to do instead? He's 27 and just lost a tough series... maybe he wanted to party and forget. I give credit to the Spurs. Aldridge beat the hell out of them like he was back in Portland or something.

Don't forget... Ryan Anderson was a no show and makes 18M. Eric Gordon... another 12M no show. Credit to the Spurs and I also credit the Rockets for an overall good season despite the fizzle out.

RaoulDuke79 · Post #16 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:04 pm

On the topic of Harden(totally off topic but let's roll with it), forget game 6, they lost the series in OT in game 5. I'm not going to jump on the anti-Harden train yet, but man he sucked massive taint in that OT.

Watching him just dribble the shot clock away and then jack up a bad shot(when he wasn't turning it over, anyways) was painful.

Some of the blame perhaps should go to our coach for only playing seven guys, so maybe he was "tired".

Whatever. Pass the ball.

Still upset about that, but the Spurs were the better team anyways and deserved to win the series. It was still a very fun year overall and I look forward to next season.

You're right about Spaceman and Splash too, Nebula. They all collectively got bent over and Zed'd by the Spurs.

Anyways, Hayward and stuff.

texasholdem · Post #17 » by **texasholdem** » Tue May 16, 2017 12:48 am

Nebula1 wrote:
texasholdem wrote:
Nebula1 wrote:
I don't think Harden quit as much as he was beaten. The Spurs took away what the Rockets do and pounded them inside once Nene went down. I think the credit has to go to San Antonio.

I think the overwhelming evidence is the guys loved playing together this year and James was a big part of the chemistry. I don't think somebody like Paul George would pass on taking a look. They already know each other well.

Did the Spurs force him to go clubbing and stripper tipping right after the game too? If Kawhi and Parker played I could accept his poor performance more but they didn't.

What did you want him to do instead? He's 27 and just lost a tough series... maybe he wanted to party and forget. I give credit to the Spurs. Aldridge beat the hell out of them like he was back in Portland or something.

Don't forget... Ryan Anderson was a no show and makes 18M. Eric Gordon... another 12M no show. Credit to the Spurs and I also credit the Rockets for an overall good season despite the fizzle out.

And Harden was a 28 million dollar no show. He should have shown the fans more respect than partying afterwards.

MaxRider · Post #18 » by **MaxRider** » Sun May 21, 2017 4:29 am

do we have enough money for Gallinari?

Nebula1 · Post #19 » by **Nebula1** » Mon May 22, 2017 2:14 pm

MaxRider wrote:do we have enough money for Gallinari?

I'm not sure you want that... I'd prefer Millsap since he can bang a little bit.

Nebula1 · Post #20 » by **Nebula1** » Mon May 22, 2017 2:15 pm

texasholdem wrote:
Nebula1 wrote:
texasholdem wrote:
Did the Spurs force him to go clubbing and stripper tipping right after the game too? If Kawhi and Parker played I could accept his poor performance more but they didn't.

What did you want him to do instead? He's 27 and just lost a tough series... maybe he wanted to party and forget. I give credit to the Spurs. Aldridge beat the hell out of them like he was back in Portland or something.

Don't forget... Ryan Anderson was a no show and makes 18M. Eric Gordon... another 12M no show. Credit to the Spurs and I also credit the Rockets for an overall good season despite the fizzle out.

And Harden was a 28 million dollar no show. He should have shown the fans more respect than partying afterwards.

Sorry but no. Harden is allowed to celebrate a phenomenal season despite the series loss. He and the Rockets have nothing to hang their heads about after far exceeding expectations and providing an entertaining season.