Former Rocket Steve Novak was signed for the rest of the season by the Spurs last Friday, March the 4th, after two successive 10-day contracts. But onto more interesting stuff…like unions and budgets.
Category Archives: salary cap
Cap Backwards: Introducing a Chart
Even after a week of adjusting to the revised NBA landscape, Rockets fans remain ensconced in the fog of “What the hell just happened?” Was our team not supposed to be the most active, having the best chance at landing an impactful player (aka ‘a player full of impact’ – yes, I know its not [...]
Cap Backwards: There’s always the season after next
“We’ve got to get something done, or it’s not good,” Morey said. “If I’m a fan, I’m waiting for us to get someone.” I suspect Rockets GM Daryl Morey is expecting us (as fans) to continue waiting. “It’s not for lack of trying,” Morey said. “I hope people understand that. We’re going to be among [...]
Cap Backwards: NBA Hostage Alert: Day…?
It appears as though the Carmelo Anthony situation has rendered the NBA trade market much as the Baby Ruth bar did the pool in Caddyshack: no one is diving in until that particular issue is resolved. For a team, like the Rockets, devoid of serious playoff aspirations, the hope and excitement inherent to February 24th’s [...]
Cap Backwards: lemmings have feelings, too.
Will this season’s February 24th, trade deadline answer any questions or shed any light on the direction the Houston Rockets’ front office is heading? To date, the Rockets’ trades and signings have done more to shroud this season’s meaning and purpose in a haze of stutter steps and pump fakes than delineate a cohesive movement. [...]
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