Huq’s Pen: On Brewer, Parsons

  • I didn’t care much for the Casspi and Williams signings, but Ronnie Brewer has me excited, especially if he can return to form.  He’s been a proven contributor on playoff teams and thus, there’s no reason to think that Brewer can’t rebound to where he left off in his last productive season, given the right situation.  Houston has quietly stockpiled a glut of defensive specialists, from Dwight Howard, to Omer Asik, to Patrick Beverley, Francisco Garcia, and now Brewer.  Chandler Parsons and (despite the hearsay you may have heard) Jeremy Lin are not exactly slouches on that end either.  This is an important development for a team with title aspirations and a best player who isn’t particularly interested in bending his back on that end.  The Rockets will also likely need to hide both Donatas Motiejunas and Terrence Jones as well.
  • On that note, it’s striking to consider the underrated nature of the Rockets’ offseason as a whole, aside from acquiring Dwight.  They’ve scooped up low risk veterans like Brewer and Camby for peanuts, and somehow managed to retain Aaron Brooks and Garcia, the latter two both having paid dividends in the postseason.  Perhaps the best move of all was opting to keep Omer Asik rather than hurriedly dealing him away, despite that player’s alleged trade requests.  My Gosh, look at that depth chart.  The veterans are all players, even Reggie Williams, who have very recently been productive, and the young players all possess exceptional potential.  To add, not a single player can be considered a deadweight contract (despite the hearsay you may have heard about Jeremy Lin.)  Gone are the days of Clarence Weatherspoon and Mark Jackson, and waiting to unload Shandon Anderson off the books.  Do you remember those days?  I try to forget but sometimes still wake up in cold sweats.

  • I noted this morning, in passing, that it struck me that the team’s three best players (in Howard, Harden, and Asik), were all not only young, but boasted tremendous playoff experience, all having been to at least the conference finals.  I didn’t think at the time that this would be considered a controversial statement but instead, several of you took exception, citing the merits of the man recently dubbed on these pages as The Hair.  Parsons is a fascinating case study and one the subject of which would not be given due attention without a longer piece….so we’ll do that, later.  But for now: I think many seem to misunderstand absolute and relative value.  Parsons is far and away the best value contract in the league, but if normalized for salary, that perceived value drastically diminishes.  Now, indeed, Parsons is a rock solid glue-man who I hope retires in red.  But if we’re being honest with ourselves, some more painful truths need to be spoken.  At the $10million/annual he’ll likely command, Parsons suddenly isn’t indispensable and a business man like Morey will likely pause and give second thought to the check he is cashing.  But I truly believe Morey will swallow down because, in some instances, a premium must be paid for the synergistic values of chemistry and longevity.  To wit, in a vacuum, there would probably be better options than Parsons for the amount he might get.  But for the reputational goodwill that would be destroyed if casting him out (after his role in recruiting Dwight), and for what he brings as the team’s longest tenured player, the price will be worth it.  But let’s be honest with ourselves in reaching that conclusion.

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  • CC. says 10 months ago

    we trust our draft picks because Morey has a history of finding usable players late in drafts. nobody is calling the kid a star and he doesn't need to be to be serviceableto this team. the kid scored over 20 pts. per game last year in college and several scouts have labeled him a steal....so why shouldn't we have expectations for him?

    ^^^^ This is exactly where I'm getting at.

  • CC. says 10 months ago

    Are Rockets fans yet still given to overestimation of the worth of our draft picks? Isn't it much to early to attribute any probable success to Canaan? Let us face it; he is short, cannot finish at the rim and does not have a speed or quickness advantage over other second string point guards in the NBA. If he shoots like Curry he will be a resounding success in the NBA. If he falls far short of that mark, he will be nothing but a scrub.

    Well when you look at Morey's history with 2nd round draft picks, and you see Parsons and Landry develop into great players, you have to be a little enthusiastic about Canaan! I like to think of Morey as almost of a King Midas, the players he selects turn into the valued assets that lead us to what we have now. Chris Paul has a good connection with him (Canaan) too let's not forget, and they've worked out together. Plus yes this guy has an NFL running back frame, so I'm not worried at all about his height-he won't mind getting roughed up. And where did you here about his 'speed or quickness' advantage, are you getting that confused with his athleticism? Which I don't consider bad at all by the way, but I guess it's a matter of different perceptions. Canaan sure is an underdog from where he comes from, whether it's by his college or from where he got drafted, but I'ma stay optimistic on his future here. A fan wants the best from a player, the best for their team.

  • Chichos says 10 months ago

    I don't think we should get too carried away with who has guaranteed money and who doesn't. Houston has a reputation for paying a little more for their 2nd round picks and undrafted free agents. We pay slightly more now but if they work out then they are locked into a favorable contract. I wouldn't guess who stays and who goes based on a few hundred thousand dollars.

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    A steal would mean someone who can get on the court. Since most 2nd rounders don't make it past the D league.

    if we were not stacked at the position he would see time and may still see time anyway. I don't think his minutes are reflective of talent as much as he must wait his turn

  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    He is a waste of a roster spot.

    Is there anyone else you would like to discuss?
  • Steven says 10 months ago

    I thought you hated Greg smith.

    He is a waste of a roster spot.
  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    This is a conversation about Canaan, no need to mention the who should not be named.

    I thought you hated Greg smith.
  • Steven says 10 months ago

    A more realistic expectation is that Lin will be the GOAT.

    This is a conversation about Canaan, no need to mention the who should not be named.
  • Buckko says 10 months ago Sounds reasonable.
  • timetodienow1234567 says 10 months ago

    So since he will be the starter come playoffs, that will make him a steal.

    A more realistic expectation is that Lin will be the GOAT.

  • Steven says 10 months ago

    A steal would mean someone who can get on the court. Since most 2nd rounders don't make it past the D league.

    So since he will be the starter come playoffs, that will make him a steal.
  • timetodienow1234567 says 10 months ago

    we trust our draft picks because Morey has a history of finding usable players late in drafts. nobody is calling the kid a star and he doesn't need to be to be serviceable to this team. the kid scored over 20 pts. per game last year in college and several scouts have labeled him a steal....so why shouldn't we have expectations for him?


    A steal would mean someone who can get on the court. Since most 2nd rounders don't make it past the D league.
  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    Are Rockets fans yet still given to overestimation of the worth of our draft picks? Isn't it much to early to attribute any probable success to Canaan? Let us face it; he is short, cannot finish at the rim and does not have a speed or quickness advantage over other second string point guards in the NBA. If he shoots like Curry he will be a resounding success in the NBA. If he falls far short of that mark, he will be nothing but a scrub.

    we trust our draft picks because Morey has a history of finding usable players late in drafts. nobody is calling the kid a star and he doesn't need to be to be serviceableto this team. the kid scored over 20 pts. per game last year in college and several scouts have labeled him a steal....so why shouldn't we have expectations for him?

  • Cooper says 10 months ago Canaan is young cheap and can really shoot even if he can't do anything else he's almost guarenteed a roster spot.
  • NorEastern says 10 months ago

    The Lin debate. God how I hate it. He was serviceable last season coming off a major injury, and was much more than adequate in the second half of the season. But what I find most interesting is when Harden was not available Lin tended to just go thermonuclear. I feel sure that the Rockets coaching staff, front office and probably psychologists have been doing some soul searching about that this off season.

  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    Are Rockets fans yet still given to overestimation of the worth of our draft picks? Isn't it much to early to attribute any probable success to Canaan? Let us face it; he is short, cannot finish at the rim and does not have a speed or quickness advantage over other second string point guards in the NBA. If he shoots like Curry he will be a resounding success in the NBA. If he falls far short of that mark, he will be nothing but a scrub.

    Some of us know that, while others just want to get rid of lin and the cycle continues...

  • NorEastern says 10 months ago

    Are Rockets fans yet still given to overestimation of the worth of our draft picks? Isn't it much to early to attribute any probable success to Canaan? Let us face it; he is short, cannot finish at the rim and does not have a speed or quickness advantage over other second string point guards in the NBA. If he shoots like Curry he will be a resounding success in the NBA. If he falls far short of that mark, he will be nothing but a scrub.

  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    I really like Canaan. What's guaranteed with a player like him is that the Vipers will be winning some games thanks to him. When you're being called a second round steal and you have a Draft Express profile complimenting your talents and range, this guy's the deal, and he certainly has the chance to beat out Brooks for the third string. Now that I read his interview by the Rockets media and that he's been working with James just convinces me, but I know him being a rookie alone is enough to let McHale shun his minutes. I'll even go as far as to say that if Lin gets traded-and the trade doesn't return us an equivalent or better PG- I can see Bev and Canaan manning the PG spots.

    Isiah already shoots threes, all he needs to do is add assists to his sheet and he should be a lock for the what the Rockets are trying to find in a pure PG, in letting Harden run the floor but be able to shoot and have the extra pass and assist. If he adds a little defensive flare each night-like Bev with a block or an off. rebound-that'd just be a bonus.

    I'm trailing off though, if Lin improves he'll be sufficient to what the team need. All I'm saying is we have good PGs and the Vipers with Canaan will be 2014 Champions. Haha

    The Vipers were champions because of Glen Rice Jr. and Terrence Jones. But you still have to remember he's still a rookie, I'm sure he will kill in the D-league but against NBA talent as of now, not so much.

  • CC. says 10 months ago

    I really like Canaan. What's guaranteed with a player like him is that the Vipers will be winning some games thanks to him. When you're being called a second round steal and you have a Draft Express profile complimenting your talents and range, this guy's the deal, and he certainly has the chance to beat out Brooks for the third string. Now that I read his interview by the Rockets media and that he's been working with James just convinces me, but I know him being a rookie alone is enough to let McHale shun his minutes. I'll even go as far as to say that if Lin gets traded-and the trade doesn't return us an equivalent or better PG- I can see Bev and Canaan manning the PG spots.

    Isiah already shoots threes, all he needs to do is add assists to his sheet and he should be a lock for the what the Rockets are trying to find in a pure PG, in letting Harden run the floor but be able to shoot and have the extra pass and assist. If he adds a little defensive flare each night-like Bev with a block or an off. rebound-that'd just be a bonus.

    I'm trailing off though, if Lin improves he'll be sufficient to what the team need. All I'm saying is we have good PGs and the Vipers with Canaan will be 2014 Champions. Haha

  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    The rockets are known for going 4 PGs deep, Brooks will be in reserves while Cannan will have a spot ,but be sent to the D-league. Of all the positions, you want to be the most deep at the PG due being the most likely injury prone because they are usually the smallest guys on the court. I just don't see a trade happening.

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    Just because a player's contract is guaranteed doesn't mean he won't get cut. You are still allowed to cut players with guaranteed salary, it's just that they still count against your cap sheet and you still have to pay them the money. All things being equal you'd expect Morey to cut someone with less guaranteed money owed to them, but bringing team needs and training camp performance into account means that's not always going to be the case.

    ST

    EDIT: I think you're right about trades - Morey will certainly be looking for them. But if the Rockets have 16 players under contract they don't have much leverage - teams will know that the Rockets are going to have to cut someone and can hold out for a good offer.

    I agree, but they are less likely to cut guaranteed money

  • Sir Thursday says 10 months ago

    Brooks contract is guaranteed so he's not going anywhere. I agree there is a log jam at both PG and C, but I think the Rockets may be setting the table for a trade to relieve that jam. the normal line of thought of the Rockets is to carry only 3 PGs into the season. so I am watching with interest how they will shape this roster

    Just because a player's contract is guaranteed doesn't mean he won't get cut. You are still allowed to cut players with guaranteed salary, it's just that they still count against your cap sheet and you still have to pay them the money. All things being equal you'd expect Morey to cut someone with less guaranteed money owed to them, but bringing team needs and training camp performance into account means that's not always going to be the case.

    ST

    EDIT: I think you're right about trades - Morey will certainly be looking for them. But if the Rockets have 16 players under contract they don't have much leverage - teams will know that the Rockets are going to have to cut someone and can hold out for a good offer.

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    Canaan will almost certainly not be cut from the Rockets' roster since the team will want to keep the rights to him. So whether or not he spends time in the D-League, he is not a candidate to lose his spot. He's not tall enough to play shooting guard (despite having the range to be one), so that locks him in to playing PG. And with that I just don't think there's space for Brooks on the roster, fan favourite or not.

    Now, the one thing that might keep Brooks around - McHale may decide to go with a three-guard rotation like he did at certain points last year. There were some games where two of Lin, Harden and Douglas/Beverley would be on the court at all times, and if they decide to go that route there will be slightly more room for PGs, but if that's the case then all of the wing types Morey has been stocking up on will go to waste. And if they go that way then you have to count Harden in the guard list so you end up with 5 guys for three rotation spots...still an extravagance IMO.

    ST

    Brooks contract is guaranteed so he's not going anywhere. I agree there is a log jam at both PG and C, but I think the Rockets may be setting the table for a trade to relieve that jam. the normal line of thought of the Rockets is to carry only 3 PGs into the season. so I am watching with interest how they will shape this roster

  • Sir Thursday says 10 months ago

    AB isn't past his time and Canaan will get much better playing time in the D-league instead of sitting at the end of a bench, plus you know brooks is probably a big locker room guy not to mention a fan favorite.

    Canaan will almost certainly not be cut from the Rockets' roster since the team will want to keep the rights to him. So whether or not he spends time in the D-League, he is not a candidate to lose his spot. He's not tall enough to play shooting guard (despite having the range to be one), so that locks him in to playing PG. And with that I just don't think there's space for Brooks on the roster, fan favourite or not.

    Now, the one thing that might keep Brooks around - McHale may decide to go with a three-guard rotation like he did at certain points last year. There were some games where two of Lin, Harden and Douglas/Beverley would be on the court at all times, and if they decide to go that route there will be slightly more room for PGs, but if that's the case then all of the wing types Morey has been stocking up on will go to waste. And if they go that way then you have to count Harden in the guard list so you end up with 5 guys for three rotation spots...still an extravagance IMO.

    ST

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    careful you gonna piss off some Lin fans talking that Harden at PG stuff :lol:

  • Chichos says 10 months ago

    LENGTH!!!!

    Some fun numbers from Draft Express: Wingspan!

    Candler Parsons: 6'9"

    Ronnie Brewer: 6'11"

    Fransisco Garcia: 6'10"

    Omri Casspi: 6'9"

    Reggie Williams: 6'9"

    Patrick Beverly: 6'6"

    Jeremy Lin: 6'5"

    Aaron Brooks: 6'4"

    Harden has a 6'10" wingspan which is just ridiculous for a 6'4" guy(w/o shoes).

    Our 1-3's have some length. It looks like the plan is to play a PG and 4 other guys who are very long and tall. McHale is known for his pressing schemes to force turnovers to initiate fast breaks. We supposedly didn't have the personnel to really execute that plan but I would say the roster looks a lot more promising from that standpoint.

    I would love to see some sets with Harden as our "PG" with three of our wings and Howard manning the middle. I think those sets would be a nightmare on both sides of the court.

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    Well, Rockets practices just got a whole lot interesting, with Harden facing one of the best 1x1 wing defenders in the league. Any chance of getting films of practice sessions?

    that would be a nice idea.......send a message to Rahat and see if he can get us a little bit

  • redfaithful says 10 months ago

    Well, Rockets practices just got a whole lot interesting, with Harden facing one of the best 1x1 wing defenders in the league. Any chance of getting films of practice sessions?

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    I'm pretty sure Covington, Henriquez and Young have been signed with the intention of having them play with the Rockets in training camp and then being cut to RGV. It's taking advantage of the new rules about being able to control which D-League team players who you cut can go to. I find it very unlikely that they're there with the intention of challenging for a roster spot (although if one of them is good enough to do so it will be a pleasant surprise!). To me it's a fight between Garcia, Casspi, Williams and Brewer for three spots, but Garcia is probably nailed on due to already being familiar with the team and its system.

    ST

    Covington has been fully guaranteed this first year so I'm not sure it's automatic he will be let go. I agree Young and Henriquez are longshots to make the team, but I think Garcia and Casspi are locks IMO. as for the four PGs comment. it's my belief the log jam will be relieved via trade of one J-Lin :lol:

  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    (Of course, the other option is that they keep all of those wings and cut Brooks. Having 4 PGs on the roster seems like a luxury, and I would imagine the Rockets would prefer to groom a young player like Canaan than to stick around with the past-his-prime AB).

    ST

    AB isn't past his time and Canaan will get much better playing time in the D-league instead of sitting at the end of a bench, plus you know brooks is probably a big locker room guy not to mention a fan favorite.

  • Sir Thursday says 10 months ago

    (Of course, the other option is that they keep all of those wings and cut Brooks. Having 4 PGs on the roster seems like a luxury, and I would imagine the Rockets would prefer to groom a young player like Canaan than to stick around with the past-his-prime AB).

    ST

  • Sir Thursday says 10 months ago

    I'm pretty sure Covington, Henriquez and Young have been signed with the intention of having them play with the Rockets in training camp and then being cut to RGV. It's taking advantage of the new rules about being able to control which D-League team players who you cut can go to. I find it very unlikely that they're there with the intention of challenging for a roster spot (although if one of them is good enough to do so it will be a pleasant surprise!). To me it's a fight between Garcia, Casspi, Williams and Brewer for three spots, but Garcia is probably nailed on due to already being familiar with the team and its system.

    ST

  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    I agree on Casspi, but not Williams. I think Williams will be hard pressed to make the team this year. if Casspi lights it up allowing Garcia to pick up more SG minutes Williams will probably be released for the defensive benefit Brewer can bring to the table. IMO the Rockets have 5 players fighting for 1 roster spot. Covington, Williams, Brewer, Henriquez andYoung.........four of these guys won't make the cut unless the Rockets make a trade

    Henriquez isn't even in the conversation. Brewer brings D while Reggie is probably one of the best shooters on the team and can also be a great bench scorer while Covington has an major upside.

  • rockets best fan says 10 months ago

    I disagree on the Casspi and Williams signings - I think they were as good as if not better than we could hope for to replace Delfino's production, hopefully in a slightly more reliable manner. I reckon both will have a good shot of challenging Garcia for minutes at the backup wing spot. Brewer gives us a different look and will be useful in certain matchups. However, given Lin and Harden generate a good deal of their effectiveness through penetration, I just don't see how Brewer is going to get court time. Defenses are going to cheat off him hideously - forget having both Dwight and Asik on the court, it's having a wing that can't shoot that will really kill the spacing. The only way it would work is if you make sure that whoever you have playing the 4 at the same time as him can shoot the three, and even then it's far from ideal since you're asking Brewer to do rebounding work instead of your Power Forward.

    Brewer's inability to find a team earlier is because the last couple of seasons have taught front offices that the "3" part of 3-and-D is really important. Now, it might be that Morey has spotted an inefficiency here and that people are putting too much weight on that skill...but personally I think the "shooting is required" era has begun and Brewer will find himself glued to the bench for most of next season.

    ST

    I agree on Casspi, but not Williams. I think Williams will be hard pressed to make the team this year. if Casspi lights it up allowing Garcia to pick up more SG minutes Williams will probably be released for the defensive benefit Brewer can bring to the table. IMO the Rockets have 5 players fighting for 1 roster spot. Covington, Williams, Brewer, Henriquez andYoung.........four of these guys won't make the cut unless the Rockets make a trade

  • rocketrick says 10 months ago ST makes very valid points. Brewer is going to have to become a more effective 3 point shooter with this roster to get extended minutes. As usual, the Rockets are spreading the risk by signing Garcia, Casspi, Williams and Brewer as really only 1-2 of these guys need to be effective. Just not enough minutes to give all 4 playing time on a regular basis. And something akin to Garcia, once given the playing time in the playoffs, turning into an effective wing player that could play effective defense and shoot the 3 made the loss of Delfino during the playoffs more palatable. Same could happen this season, 1-2 of these guys could be sitting on the end of the bench for a significant time of the season then finally start clicking.

    Just great low risk moves by Morey and the Rockets with their off-season moves.

    I can't wait for the season to start. Heck, I'm fired up for a change for the preseason to get going. I usually don't bother to attend those games but probably will this year!
  • Sir Thursday says 10 months ago

    I disagree on the Casspi and Williams signings - I think they were as good as if not better than we could hope for to replace Delfino's production, hopefully in a slightly more reliable manner. I reckon both will have a good shot of challenging Garcia for minutes at the backup wing spot. Brewer gives us a different look and will be useful in certain matchups. However, given Lin and Harden generate a good deal of their effectiveness through penetration, I just don't see how Brewer is going to get court time. Defenses are going to cheat off him hideously - forget having both Dwight and Asik on the court, it's having a wing that can't shoot that will really kill the spacing. The only way it would work is if you make sure that whoever you have playing the 4 at the same time as him can shoot the three, and even then it's far from ideal since you're asking Brewer to do rebounding work instead of your Power Forward.

    Brewer's inability to find a team earlier is because the last couple of seasons have taught front offices that the "3" part of 3-and-D is really important. Now, it might be that Morey has spotted an inefficiency here and that people are putting too much weight on that skill...but personally I think the "shooting is required" era has begun and Brewer will find himself glued to the bench for most of next season.

    ST

  • NorEastern says 10 months ago

    A great Rockets article as usual. This site has by far and away the best content of any Rockets oriented site. And http://wagesofwins.com/2013/08/20/houston-is-stocked/ is a good WP48 appraisal of the Rockets roster. Worth the read.

    As far as Parsons goes it is impossible to overestimate his locker room and off the court contributions.

  • 2016Champions says 10 months ago Also for whatever it's worth Casspi has been very impressive as usual for his national team.
  • 2016Champions says 10 months ago Certain systems enhance certain players, and Thibbs system really did make Brewer look like Tony Allen. The Rockets system will enhance Casspi more than it will Allen, and for whatever it's worth Casspi is also a good defender although I give Brewer the slight edge defensively. Offensively Casspi runs real hard in transition, and he can shoot, making him a perfect fit.
  • RollingWave says 10 months ago

    Best season of Casspi RAPM : -0.6

    best Season of Brewer RAPM: 1.0

    3s are good, but we can easily throw out 4 guys that can shoot at this point, what we really don't have, is 2 guys you can legitimately throw at 2 star wings (like say... Lebron and Wade, maybe you heard of them.) Garcia did a good job of it last year, sort of , but one has to note there isn't a whole lot of evidence that he is really a lock down defender. where as there is considerable evidence that Brewer is basically 85% Tony Allen.

  • timetodienow1234567 says 10 months ago

    are these guys battling for position right now? When does this showdown take place?


    At training camp in practice.
  • bboley24 says 10 months ago

    are these guys battling for position right now? When does this showdown take place?

  • Buckko says 10 months ago I wanna see Williams.
  • Cooper says 10 months ago

    I had to stop reading after the first 2 lines. I'm sorry but Casspi is a better player than Brewer.

    They both had generally poor seasons last year, I believe casspi is a little more talented but wouldn't be suprised if either one didnt make the roster.
  • timetodienow1234567 says 10 months ago

    I had to stop reading after the first 2 lines. I'm sorry but Casspi is a better player than Brewer.


    I agree. You can't be a wing and not shoot the three in today's NBA.
  • 2016Champions says 10 months ago I had to stop reading after the first 2 lines. I'm sorry but Casspi is a better player than Brewer.
  • John P says 10 months ago

    Huq, I like your points about the Brewer signing. Outside of Garcia, I don't have any basis to think that any of the other guys necessarily lend themselves to praise on their signing. But our biggest need by far post signing Howard is wing defense. If we weren't going to sign a guy like Allen or go for Iggy if Dwight didn't work, then Brewer is a nice pick up. Hopefully he is good enough for 15 minutes a game of solid D and doing all of the other things besides scoring on the offensive end.

    Love this blog. Keep it up.

  • timetodienow1234567 says 10 months ago He's worth 8-9 right now. If he improves his defense and his handles some he will cost 11-13
  • Cooper says 10 months ago I think anywhere from 9-12m is reasonable for parsons, the length is what will be the major question If you think Dwight will play out his full 4 years here and beyond that, then you give parsons a 4-5 yr and don't worry about having cap space since harden Dwight already take up so much you won't have significant space either way. If you think Dwight opts out in 3 years and you want to maximize potential space to add another star then you probably give parsons a 2-3 yr deal to keep flexibility.
  • Buckko says 10 months ago

    I think we can get him for around 8 or 9 considering we will be a winning team and he might want to stay with that and our core of young guys.

  • timetodienow1234567 says 10 months ago Shooting? What? LOL. Everything else I agree with.
  • Johnny33 says 10 months ago

    Don't forget David Wesley and *tears* Ryan Bowen starting in the playoffs because Juwan Howard was out with his heart condition.

    On the topic of Chandler Parson's contract - most obvious comparison is Nic Batum who is making about $11m per season. I think Batum is better (defensively, shooting, overall consistency) at this point in his career. I think a $10m per is very plausible but depending on Morey's plan, may be too much to commit unless Parsons becomes more consistent this season.

  • Steven says 10 months ago This off season will determine Parsons longevity in Houston. Either he is extended, option not picked up so the Rockets can match or traded. I don't see Morey going into year 4 with Parsons considering he will be an unrestricted free agent.