Should The Houston Rockets Sit Out The NBA Trade Deadline?

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[@alex77195]

As a Houston fan, tf do we need Fox for? He's in his prime next to a prime Sabonis and he can't find a way to win games while a team of 19-22 year olds with Vanvleet and Brooks kicks their ass in the standings. At this moment in time, fox is better than Jalen. But by how much? Jalen is the better defender. Jalen is a better 3 point shooter. Jalen is more available. Jalen is more athletic. Jalen is younger. Jalen is on a cheaper contract. Jalen is not asking for trades and getting good coaches fired. Jalen is the leading scorer on the 2 seed in the West. Most fans make their assessments of players early in their careers and for top picks that go to tanking teams, those assessments are usually that they suck. And Jalen did suck at times in his career. Labeled inconsistent and rightfully so. but the development of that consistency in real time will look like higher lows and more frequent highs. That's what Jalen has done so far this season. Jalen has won us multiple games this season that we would've lost without him. Fox is better currently, but green projects to be just as good or better in just a couple years. bad move to get rid of assets just to make a small improvement that doesn't address the main issue of the team (3p shooting). Kings can keep him and keep stinking it up as the 11 seed.

[@jmard3101]

This is why im not sold in getting Fox or even Booker, Booker who isnt a PG and Fox who is also a 30% shooter. If we would want to trade the only want i want gone would be FVV, heck even i dont want to trade FVV. If we would trade FVV I would want Lonzo, tho he still not back to form, im optimistic on that he would improve overtime and he is cheaper with greater IQ, size and defense than FVV.

[@alex77195]

@ Darius garland, Donovan Mitchell, Derrick white, ausar thompson, Quentin grimes would be some of my trade targets

[@theoperry3236]

@@alex77195Donovan Mitchell is crazy and Derrick white not happening no time soon

[@VeXtEr08]

​@@alex77195Grimes is staying in Dallas he aint going nowhere

[@cleveland2langleyrd]

Leave the team like it is. If anything trade fvf

[@jamesaaron7211]

Please Stone be patient. Our future looks very bright, there is no need to shorten our window just to ‘accelerate’ the process.

[@Chris-uq7in]

They should try to explore a smaller trade that address need that won't cost them much and won't hurt their opportunity to trade for a star in the offseason. Like, Corey Kispert to add shooting or like a John Collins to add a versatile big that can play small ball 5 / PF. That can space the floor with some shooting and his athleticism to be a vertical spacer.. A smaller move that can improve them a little and maximize their season..

[@theoperry3236]

I like kispert he cooks everytime we play the wizards I thought about that last game

[@Kimdongoong]

We really need a defensive minded back up center I like Steven Adam’s he’s a great rebounder and set great picks but we need a shot blocker. We should get walker kessler 7 footer with good weight and places amazing defense.

[@Chris-uq7in]

@@Kimdongoong Rockets already top3 defensively. Don't necessarily need that back up big to be that much of that prototypical rim protector that's slow and can't switch defensively. We need a back up big that will bring a different skillset - John Collins can provide that weakside shot blocking & can be effective on those switching schemes. Then provide spacing offensively both with his outside shooting and him being a lob threat..

[@maluplayer1]

Okc is the blueprint, the NBA has made it incredibly difficult to build through free agency or trade to build a title contender. It is about making small trades to get better, not major trades.

[@nocap6000]

The Warriors are the blueprint not OKC although their method was also good

[@maluplayer1]

@nocap6000 can't really copy the warriors since they had 3 HOFs...hard to replicate that in today's NBA due to the salary cap limits

[@sheezy3962]

We should get SOMEBODY. We are #2 and we can make one of the most slept on runs EVER if we can get a certified bucket. We have the defense to run it with everyone healthy.

[@timhargrave4881]

Jalen Green isn't going anywhere you casual kid..

[@MJU682]

Gotta keep it together unless it’s cheap rotation type player

[@mrskinszszs]

Why kill their chemistry to add a marquee name? They are 2nd in the West, with a dramatic jump in improvement from last season. Just stay the course and see what develops.

[@raymondhandy-fg2oc]

Reed drooop 49 last night in g-league...dude should of been there since day 1.....

[@raymondhandy-fg2oc]

bro we not over here hoping to land FOX! WTF! fox ain't even better than JG..let's see how teams will be lining up for FOX end season when he wants a 5 yr supermax deal.

[@y2jt585]

Fox is far better than Green. But he is not so good that he is worth the price in a trade and extending well into his 30s.

[@nocap6000]

Statistically Fox is an all star Jalen isn't close to that lmao dude literally dropped 60 this szn

[@sametcer4806]

You crazy 😂

[@kylelay8197]

The move isn’t a big splash its a small marginal one to get just a little better. We have 12 loses and 8 of them are by 6 or less. We need 8-10 more points a game.

[@kdxbx]

Trading FVV, J Tate, Jock and a pick get you D Fox and another Kings player

[@dlandzna]

They need another stretch Big

[@alisyed7659]

Rockets are having the Astros approach be patient and grow this Dynasty Core. The more depth the better.

[@rodricktownsend]

Great show and Go Rockets!!!!

[@avissanders1888]

There is one trade that I want the Rockets to make . A that’s Cam Johnson from the Nets.He would be a nice fit with his shooting a defense . Plus he has playoff experience

[@HardwoodKnocksNBA]

@@avissanders1888 he’d be a good fit and they could go the salary plus picks route with him but I am curious whose minutes he’d eat into once Jabari is back.

[@JudaRod11]

Defense??? 😂 He has no defense.

[@sametcer4806]

@@JudaRod11 doesn’t matter they already second best defensive team in the league. They need shooters.

[@HouStoneSZN]

Thanks guys

[@shxtevoYT]

isnt jalen green from fresno?

[@bigpain76]

I will keep Jalen green people inked in APLI entirely too fast when in actuality he's limited he's one-dimensional. If you're going to go hunt and in pursuit of a player why not go Joel Embiid ETC....... the fact is Jalen has been the best player on this team this year 5 subpar games out of 36 that eliminates the argument of his inconsistency that's 86.11%. If I'm the Rockets I look to the interior and get more dynamic there

[@alisyed7659]

Reed Sheppard is the Future PG, Jalen Green is looking great against over .500 Teams the last 5 games. Jalen Green shot looks great from 3 point range.

[@ffbeexaid4509]

Yes Reed just had a crazy performance in his first g league game.

[@y2jt585]

Agreed on Reed. But he will play with Amen, not Green.

[@hubertmajewski2055]

@@y2jt585greed will develop his shot and be more and more consistent hes a great offensive player and hes getting used to houstons phisicality which made him a better defender hes really dynamic and can space the perimeter well

[@hubertmajewski2055]

I dont see him getting traded he shows that he can be cery good with many performanced

[@blackreign487]

The Rockets' current Western Conference standing negates the need for significant roster alterations. Integrating a player like Fox, whose previous team experienced coaching changes due to defensive concerns, presents a potential chemistry issue. Coach Udoka prioritizes defensive contributions, and Reed Sheppard offers a suitable replacement for Van Fleet. Furthermore, Fox's impact on the Sacramento Kings' performance has been underwhelming.

[@cesargonzales7234]

Definitely not. They should wait until the off season, let the core ride out then in the off season see what’s out there and go for something that’s needed based on the playoffs.

[@Mr2Hype225]

Fox is way better than Jalen

[@blackreign487]

Several NBA 2K franchise mode general managers are proposing unrealistic trade scenarios. The Houston Rockets possess a young, talented core and sufficient bench depth to compete for years. Acquiring De'Aaron Fox, who hasn't significantly improved his current team, is unnecessary. The suggestion of acquiring Stephen Curry, who is nearing the end of his career, is impractical. Given that NBA executives ranked Amen Thompson as the top draft prospect, trading him-a potential Fred VanVleet replacement-would be unwise.

[@jelankfo]

Rockets need to go after Brogdon. Good shooting and defense. Secondary playmaker and ball handler. Would be cheap to acquire.

[@RobCortez0416]

Dan started making a good point then talked out of both sides of his mouth. You were right that a mid season trade does nothing for them this year. You then say Reed can't be that guy because he won't this year. As a Rockets fan, I don't want them trading anyone. The goal isn't to win it all this year. It's to win multiple rings in 2-3 years.

[@stevennachlas9596]

Totally agree. The Boston game was rough, but overall, we are WAY ahead of where anyone thought we could be at this point. We should not break up this core of athletic, talented YOUNG players. Ime has been a godsend. So have Fred and Dillon. I was sure about those two vets at first, but they have turned out to be everything we needed and then some. And Reed will be just fine, as will Cam Whitmore. We are in second place, behind a very good OKC team (whom we’ve beaten this year, BTW). And I believe we are ahead of a lot of teams with superstars, like the Lakers. No, let Ime continue to mold these guys. Only 3 teams in the entire NBA have a better record than Houston

[@danfavale9168]

that is not what i said. i said it wasn't going to happen this season and that's it.

[@RobCortez0416]

​@@danfavale9168I agree with your point. You also discounted Reed because he's not ready this year. I think he or Amen are the answer at PG, but it's an answer next season at the earliest.

[@mrgold6407]

I agree wait i think we will be fine

[@ramirsmith41]

In my opinion the rockets have the best assets in the league behind thunder so why trade them for someone like fox or butler who will only get you maybe an extra round in the playoffs. At that point let them develop longer and hope someone breaks out nobody should get traded until a legit superstar gets frustrated and wants out they got the assets for it and while they wait on that they can see who on the team makes that leap. The last thing u want is to trade one of them and then they turn into an absolute dawg and all u got was 4 more playoff games not worth it

[@ffbeexaid4509]

Seems bunch of these KZbinrs just propose unnecessary trades for views? 😅 We don’t need to trade away any of the core 7 this season. Fox doesn’t even play D right?

[@ScottFoster48]

People just can't wait to turn the Rockets into the next Sacramento Kings

[@logicalmind5093]

There is absolutely no one out there to trade for that will give them a better chance then what they have now i wouldn't trade for anyone it will be the biggest mistake for the Rockets organization if they do.

[@alisyed7659]

Fred VanVleet expiring contract, sign a starting Point Guard.

[@alisyed7659]

Houston Rockets will not give a Super Max to Fox, and Fox will stay and only the Sacramento only offers the Super Max.

[@LorenzoRogers-of7is]

Don’t trade nobody

[@alisyed7659]

Confusion with the Rockets? More like Clickbait Videos.

[@dacastle22]

Gox can't play defense 😂😂😂

[@einsteinsuc7078]

When he said trading ALPI(their best player) I disconnected

[@HardwoodKnocksNBA]

@@einsteinsuc7078 we most definitely did not say they should trade Sengun

[@JudaRod11]

...best player? I disagree. That would be Green!

[@nocap6000]

There's no argument for Green being better than Sengun lol same dude that said C Wood over Alpi

[@JudaRod11]

@nocap6000 Green average more than Sengun. The Rockets win more games when Green is the leading scorer. The Rockets have a 10-3 record when Green is the leading scorer and 6-3 record when Sengun is the leading Scorer. The Rockets play faster and run better with Green when Sengun is on the bench. They gain or maintain leads when Green is running the offense. They lose leads or fall in a hole when running the offense through Sengun. In order for the offense to work best through Sengun, Green and FVV have to score more as spot-up shooters which is not to their strength. On the flip side, Green don't need Alpi to be at his best when the offense goes through Green. They still win more games whether Alpi have a bad game or not. It's doesn't matter because the team naturally flow better as a team through Green. Alpi only fit better with Green when he DEFER to Green and the other guards and forward and focus on defense and rebounds, not scoring. This is why the narrative of needing a defensive big man is more evidence and a greater need to counter a Sengun presence on defense. And Steven Adams is the wrong choice for a defensive big. So to conclude here, Sengun fit best as a facilitator on offense and focus on rebounding and defense while letting the offense goes thru Green. We play our worst basketball when the offense goes through Sengun which is why we have so many close games because Sengun give up alot of possessions that have us in dogfights throughout the game. But when running through Green, we build bigger leads that sustain us to easy victories. This is Green' team! Sengun need to DEFER more!

[@dlandzna]

Cam can be a good trade bait

[@freddyb3380]

we're not trading Cam

[@dlandzna]

@freddyb3380 so you are running the operations now. 🤫🙄

[@dlandzna]

@@freddyb3380 he will be traded. ROCKETS will hone him well to attract offers.

[@freddyb3380]

@@dlandzna let's talk after the trade deadline....

[@LUAP1991]

Trade cam + future 2nd round picks for vet 3 pt shooter

[@berkaykaplan4079]

Is it worth it tho? Cam is still very young and has an insane potential as a 3 level scorer we shouldn't trade till the end of the season I think

[@LUAP1991]

@berkaykaplan4079 He doesn't have enough minutes on this team, based on his demeanor he really wants to be a starter.. while Cam still has value they should trade him to another team that can give him the starting SF position.. it would be better if he was replaced by a 3pt shooter because the Rockets are 29th as of now in the NBA when it comes to 3pt percentage.

[@berkaykaplan4079]

@@LUAP1991 we desperately need 3pt shooting I agree I don't know if he really want to get traded or not but are there teams other than tanking teams that will give him those minutes rn? I think if things go well our lineup will be something like: Amen, Green, Cam, Jabari, Alpi and off the bench brooks, reed, tari and feel like its a great rotation

[@alisyed7659]

Hell no

[@andysauro1500]

Houston should go out and get Steph. Dead serious, they have the assets and now is the time with Steph's obvious frustrations. Fred + Cam + Reed + Picks gets it done and you have him for 2.5 seasons.

[@southsidestilldripin1404]

Damn that’s the best trade

[@RobCortez0416]

Hell no.

[@O.G-SENSEI-Y.T]

Yea uhh NO!!!

[@ffbeexaid4509]

What? We freakin hate that guy 😅

[@andysauro1500]

@ffbeexaid4509 the good news is he already knows how to win on your floor 🤣

[@NOJSIP]

I guess playing GM is fun for you guys, but you guys are in a FANasty. You should really go listen to Stone's interview. I bet you that they will shop JG again this summer. Good luck.

[@JudaRod11]

Nahhh.....winning cures everything.

[@NOJSIP]

@@JudaRod11 Not really...give me $50m a year and I'll be cured..0.lol

[@cleokey]

I like Houston. One trade you failed to mention is Lakers Houston coaching change ... one coaching staff for the other. 😅

[@HardwoodKnocksNBA]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dcc70]

Udoka would quit right then and there if he has to deal with LeBron

[@theoperry3236]

@@dcc70nah facts ime would kill lebron for not playing defense 😂

[@ffbeexaid4509]

What trade coaching staff with a worse record team 😅

[@eugenepalmer7284]

Pass. Fox is not worth mentioning him because he cannot distribute the ball that’s why Sacramento Kings are losing. Houston Rockets are not now or never situation.

[@Sllimj3]

Lol this channel is hilarious… glad yall aren’t GMs

[@TraceyBean-ss2ce]

Man we need another key player I would go get fox in a heartbeat this team needs a player who can come them down in crucial situations green does not do that we need a key player we too inconsistent at times I will keep green and find star player to pair with him we need another player maybe a couple players so don’t say fox wouldn’t help us or yall want us to stay pat this team is not a championship contender yet point blank.