Mediocrity just doesn’t cut it in the NBA anymore. The Houston Rockets are entering a pivotal off-season in which they have the flexibility and assets to make some major moves, and possibly turn their franchise from one that has narrowly missed out on the playoffs the past few years, to becoming a major player in the Western Conference.
Houston Rockets (34-32 last year)
2011-12 Season Summary:
For the third straight season, the Houston Rockets finished with a winning record yet missed out on the post-season. That pretty much speaks to the type of team general manager Daryl Morey has built since losing Yao Ming to injury; a lot of quality talent but no real star player who can help carry this team to the playoffs.
Morey has acquired a ton of assets over the past couple years in the likes of young, highly-regarded players coming out of college. Guys like Kyle Lowry, Courtney Lee, Chandler Parsons, Chase Budinger, and Patrick Patterson have become important parts of the rotation. ...
Found June 01, 2012 on
The Sports Bank:
PLAYERS:
Yao Ming,
Kyle Lowry,
Courtney Lee,
Chandler Parsons,
Chase Budinger,
Patrick Patterson,
Hasheem Thabeet,
Jonny Flynn,
Terrence Williams,
Marcus Camby,
Luis Scola,
Samuel Dalembert,
Marcus Morris,
Kevin Mchale,
Goran Dragic,
Kevin Martin,
Greg Smith,
Earl Boykins,
Diamon Simpson,
Pau Gasol
TEAMS: Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Hornets
TEAMS: Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Hornets
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