“There’s always going to be rumors, and I don’t know what’s going to happen at the end of the summer, but right now and since I’ve been here, the only mission is to help this team win a championship”.
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You’ve got to love trade rumors even though you never really know if they’re legit, completely made up or containing some substance.
The NBA trading deadline is February 19, but Tuesday was the first day that the majority of players signed in the offseason became eligible to be traded. And while Bickerstaff begged to differ on that, he’s the first to admit that there’s a lot of room for improvement here – both collectively and in relation to the way in which Howard is used. Howard is averaging 12.6 points a game on 8.3 shot attempts – each is the lowest season-average since his rookie year.
Bill Kennedy, who announced he was gay after Rajon Rondo screamed it at him a couple of weeks ago and took his latest turn on the Infamy Wheel, was the crew chief in Oakland Wednesday night, and apparently nobody noticed enough to say anything to him. A second straight efficient performance from Bryant – who was 7 of 15 after going 9 for 16 against the Rockets – didn’t hurt. We have to be aggressive as a coaching staff. We’ve got to push buttons. Though he had plenty of athleticism, Olajuwon was able to be a dominant center because he was one of the most skilled players of all time. Our group has to do a better job of finding him when he’s open….
As many National Basketball Association fans know by now the Houston Rockets have been a huge disappointment so far this season as they are just 12-14 and barely hanging on to a playoff spot in a surprisingly down Western Conference.
“There’s frustration, but it’s not anything bad”, Rockets small forward Corey Brewer said.
Bryant’s dunk brought his team within 54-46 with 9:25 to play in the third quarter.
On the other hand, Thorpe says “Howard next to Anthony Davis is a nice thought too”. We’ve got to get back to playing like we played a year ago. He’s a dominant defensive force, excellent rebounder, possesses great athleticism, and is more than a serviceable offensive option. Their recent play can serve as a microcosm for the season: the Rockets are 2-3 in their last five, but 6-4 in their last 10.
Amick is also reporting the Rockets fully expect Dwight to opt out at the end of the season, and are preparing as such. “It’s the best tech D’Angelo will ever get”. “But right now, we’re struggling”.
“There’s a sense of urgency that we have to have”.
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This is a lineup with three guards, and two small forwards, and the six-foot-eight Ariza was playing center. Our confidence isn’t gone or down. I’m trying to get these guys to play better and myself to play better.
