He was aggressive getting to the paint, forcing the Sixers to foul him and getting to the line 17 times, but he was 6 of 20 on the night with four assists. 2 pick in 2021, is dynamic and explosive, but could really use a veteran ball handler on the floor to get him in advantageous situations. Like with many rebuilding teams, you see the glimmers of hope - but you also see the fatal flaws. The trio of former Rocket James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined to score 35 points in the period to build a double-digit lead and not look back. Houston kept things close early thanks to an aggressive approach on the glass and beating Philly in the second-chance points department.īut then the third quarter came. The Rockets would go on to lose to the 76ers, but not for a lack of effort. So yeah, ideally, you don’t want to have to roll out 10 guys who are first-, second- and third-year guys, but these are first-, second- and third-year guys who play hard and try and learn and are improving. “And that’s where we are as an organization as far as rebuilding. “But that’s the business of the game and that’s the business and the NBA,” Silas said. It didn’t pan out that way with the 33-year-old wing agreeing to a buyout with the Rockets and reportedly planning to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The question was specifically about Holiday, who Silas believed would bring his 10 years of experience into the fold. “Ideally, you want a few guys who have more than three years of experience on the floor,” Silas said pregame in Philadelphia Monday. To his credit, Silas answered the question honestly and thoughtfully. The third-year coach let out a Joker-style laugh that felt somewhere between “Uh, yeah, of course” and a cry for help. Would Silas prefer to have a playable veteran or two around? (On a positive note for all of us, they did re-sign Boban Marjanovic after being forced to waive the affable big man last week.)īeyond that, Silas has third-year wing Jae’Sean Tate (27) as the only player in his rotation above the age of 22. And Frank Kaminsky might not be long for Houston. Neither guy is exactly old, but they both at least have NBA experience under their belts.Īnd the players they got back? Danny Green, Justin Holiday and John Wall (duh) will not suit up for the Rockets. They also moved Garrison Mathews and Bruno Fernando. They traded Eric Gordon, who spent half of his 14 NBA seasons in Houston, to the Clippers. The Houston Rockets, who own the worst record in the NBA, somehow became an even younger team after the trade deadline. It wasn’t an unfair or complicated question, but he obviously wasn’t quite sure how to answer it. Visit podcastchoices.Stephen Silas had to take a minute. Go to /LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Visit and tell them Locked On sent you. SweatBlock - Get it today for 20% off at with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. StatHero - StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto - Amazing selection. Go to and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG - There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. #Rockets #NBASubscribe to the Locked On Rockets YouTube Channel: Locked On RocketsFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnRocketsDownload & Follow JTGatlin on Spotify GreenroomIf your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: /offersBuilt Bar - Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. will have to achieve to receive the honor, as well as what lineups and rotations may look like this upcoming season. Host Jackson Gatlin discusses Anthony Lamb being accepting his qualifying offer for the final two-way spot on the Rockets roster, Houston working out veteran guard Monta Ellis as well as fan-favorite and native Houstonian Gerald Green, previous winners of the Most Improved Player Award and what Kevin Porter Jr.
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