Difficulty : All-Star
Played Quarter Length : 10 minutes
Sim Quarter Length : 12 minutes
Season Length : 82 games (Today association 03/18) - Playing every game as Rockets, controlling all 30 teams
Playoff Length : 7-7-7-7
Rosters : VTCRB and EAGLEROCK 2k13 Trifecta
Sliders : SB's Trifecta w/ most current edits
Draft Prospects : EXOGENESIS and VTCRB Draft Classes
This association starts on 03/18/13. Rockets are 36-31 (7th seed). They are desperately trying to maintain their place in the playoff picture (staying ahead of Lakers and Jazz) while also eyeing the 6th seed. As poetic as it would be, Harden does not relish a 1st rd matchup with his old friends. Everyone on this team feels they can beat the Clippers who have suspect defense on the perimeter. Its just too early to worry about playoff matchups but the West is volatile. Denver and Memphis are chasing the 3rd seed as well as Lob City.
Rotation:
Jeremy Lin
James Harden
Chandler Parsons
Thomas Robinson
Omer Asik
Bench:
Patrick Beverly
Carlos Delfino
Dominic McGuire
D.Mo
Greg Oden
F.Garcia
G.Smith
A.Brooks
Royce White is currently with the Rocket's D-League affiliate (Rio Grande Valley Vipers) following his suspension being lifted. He is expected to be back with the team in Houston within the next few days if approved by team doctors. It is unknown whether he will suit up and play this year but this is encouraging for next year.
Sources are reporting that Terrence Jones will be joining the D-League as well. He is not expected to make the postseason roster.
Recent Transactions:
03/19: Rockets fire Asst Coach. Hire Al Joseph. Hire two more propect scouts.
03/19: Rockets waive T.Ohlbrecht. Sign G.Oden to 1yr/$6.2M.
03/22: Rockets waive J.Anderson. Sign D.McGuire to 1yr/$1.17M.
Several teams have been considering taking a flyer on Oden including the Miami Heat before they fell in love with Birdman. G.Smith is still considered the future backup center, but in order to make any noise this year, Houston needs a presence in the paint at all times. After all, Asik gets tired setting picks on most offensive possessions. Lets just hope Oden's durability can hold up for two months.
Anderson, a capable scorer, struggled to get minutes in McHale's system. With Delfino playing most of his minutes as Harden's backup, Daryl Morey decided a lockdown defender off the bench could be valuable to guard Durant, Leonard, Gallo, etc. Said Morey, "I'm can't believe a player that good defensively is available in free agency at this time of the year".
Top Free Agent Targets in the Offseason:
Josh Smith
Dwight Howard
Andrew Bynum
Nikola Pekovic
Chris Kaman
David West
Paul Millsap
Carl Landry
J.J. Hickson
Although the Rockets have been chasing a franchise center ever since the retirement of Yao Ming, they may have already found him in MIP-award chasing Omer Asik. Morey feels that Smith with his elite athleticism, inside scoring punch, and knack for getting huge steals and blocks will do more for this team than any traditional bigman could.
After considering the options for trading Asik, starting him at the 4, or benching him, none of these were deemed acceptable. However, if Smith goes for the money and resigns in Atlanta, look for Houston to make a max offer to D12. Several teams are now deciding if Thomas Robinson is a player worth giving up a 1st-rounder for in a loaded draft.
The goals for the rest of this year are simple:
1) Make the playoffs as the 6th seed or higher.
2) Win at least one playoff game.
The Rockets have no 1st round picks this year but hope to pull off a miracle 2nd round steal again. T.Robinson will most likely be shopped aggressively on draft day and could fetch a 1st rounder.
Aaron Brooks and Greg Oden are not likely to be signed again. Francisco Garcia's team option will of course be declined.
Projected Rotation for 2013-2014 Houston Rockets:
Lin/Beverly
Harden/Delfino
Parsons/R.White
J.Smith/D.Mo
Asik/G.Smith
Stay tuned for the matchup preview and box score from the 1st game of the rest of this exciting season from the Bearded One and friends.
Played Quarter Length : 10 minutes
Sim Quarter Length : 12 minutes
Season Length : 82 games (Today association 03/18) - Playing every game as Rockets, controlling all 30 teams
Playoff Length : 7-7-7-7
Rosters : VTCRB and EAGLEROCK 2k13 Trifecta
Sliders : SB's Trifecta w/ most current edits
Draft Prospects : EXOGENESIS and VTCRB Draft Classes
This association starts on 03/18/13. Rockets are 36-31 (7th seed). They are desperately trying to maintain their place in the playoff picture (staying ahead of Lakers and Jazz) while also eyeing the 6th seed. As poetic as it would be, Harden does not relish a 1st rd matchup with his old friends. Everyone on this team feels they can beat the Clippers who have suspect defense on the perimeter. Its just too early to worry about playoff matchups but the West is volatile. Denver and Memphis are chasing the 3rd seed as well as Lob City.
Rotation:
Jeremy Lin
James Harden
Chandler Parsons
Thomas Robinson
Omer Asik
Bench:
Patrick Beverly
Carlos Delfino
Dominic McGuire
D.Mo
Greg Oden
F.Garcia
G.Smith
A.Brooks
Royce White is currently with the Rocket's D-League affiliate (Rio Grande Valley Vipers) following his suspension being lifted. He is expected to be back with the team in Houston within the next few days if approved by team doctors. It is unknown whether he will suit up and play this year but this is encouraging for next year.
Sources are reporting that Terrence Jones will be joining the D-League as well. He is not expected to make the postseason roster.
Recent Transactions:
03/19: Rockets fire Asst Coach. Hire Al Joseph. Hire two more propect scouts.
03/19: Rockets waive T.Ohlbrecht. Sign G.Oden to 1yr/$6.2M.
03/22: Rockets waive J.Anderson. Sign D.McGuire to 1yr/$1.17M.
Several teams have been considering taking a flyer on Oden including the Miami Heat before they fell in love with Birdman. G.Smith is still considered the future backup center, but in order to make any noise this year, Houston needs a presence in the paint at all times. After all, Asik gets tired setting picks on most offensive possessions. Lets just hope Oden's durability can hold up for two months.
Anderson, a capable scorer, struggled to get minutes in McHale's system. With Delfino playing most of his minutes as Harden's backup, Daryl Morey decided a lockdown defender off the bench could be valuable to guard Durant, Leonard, Gallo, etc. Said Morey, "I'm can't believe a player that good defensively is available in free agency at this time of the year".
Top Free Agent Targets in the Offseason:
Josh Smith
Dwight Howard
Andrew Bynum
Nikola Pekovic
Chris Kaman
David West
Paul Millsap
Carl Landry
J.J. Hickson
Although the Rockets have been chasing a franchise center ever since the retirement of Yao Ming, they may have already found him in MIP-award chasing Omer Asik. Morey feels that Smith with his elite athleticism, inside scoring punch, and knack for getting huge steals and blocks will do more for this team than any traditional bigman could.
After considering the options for trading Asik, starting him at the 4, or benching him, none of these were deemed acceptable. However, if Smith goes for the money and resigns in Atlanta, look for Houston to make a max offer to D12. Several teams are now deciding if Thomas Robinson is a player worth giving up a 1st-rounder for in a loaded draft.
The goals for the rest of this year are simple:
1) Make the playoffs as the 6th seed or higher.
2) Win at least one playoff game.
The Rockets have no 1st round picks this year but hope to pull off a miracle 2nd round steal again. T.Robinson will most likely be shopped aggressively on draft day and could fetch a 1st rounder.
Aaron Brooks and Greg Oden are not likely to be signed again. Francisco Garcia's team option will of course be declined.
Projected Rotation for 2013-2014 Houston Rockets:
Lin/Beverly
Harden/Delfino
Parsons/R.White
J.Smith/D.Mo
Asik/G.Smith
Stay tuned for the matchup preview and box score from the 1st game of the rest of this exciting season from the Bearded One and friends.
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