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Posted Wednesday June 17, 2009, About: Rockets trying to move McGrady

This story is partly fabricated b/c Houston isn't looking for a shooting guard; they're looking for a decent and mobile 7-footer or two.

McGrady stays, and Houston pays the luxury tax to get the 7-footers they need.

Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Rockets face difficult roster decisions

sounds like someone is still bitter about their playoff loss.

C'mon, man; the Rockets gave ya'll a lot of respect. It was just Houston's time. After the Lakers series, the whole nation saw that the Rockets actually do have some talent.

Posted Tuesday May 19, 2009, About: West likes LeBron over Kobe

Kobe is clutch, and a great player no doubt. BUT, I've never seen LeBron arrogantly talk as much trash to any player guarding him.

Anyone see Rip Hamilton TRY to guard LeBron during the Cavs/Pistons series? Ha! What a laugh, but you didn't see LeBron tauntingly say anything to him.

RIGHT NOW, at the end of the day, it will be Kobe that makes that game-winning shot, and LeBron bricking it.

I'd still rather have LeBron over Kobe though. LeBron will work his behind off all game so that there won't be need for a game-winning shot.

Posted Tuesday May 19, 2009, About: How Mavs might get Shaq

(Houston may likely NOT pick up Shaq, but the above comment was just wishful thinking)

Posted Tuesday May 19, 2009, About: How Mavs might get Shaq

...watch Houston buy out McGrady, and snatch up Shaq from under everyone's noses. The Rockets have a thing for dominant centers.

Shaq is still more than able to carry his weight around; he's actually slimmed down a bit this past year Mr. Laker4Life.

He may still be "fat" by some standards, but muscle takes up a lot of space, and Diesel still has it along with plenty of game left in his tank.

Posted Tuesday May 19, 2009, About: Rockets face difficult roster decisions

...well said.

If Houston could somehow buy out or get rid of Mac, that would leave them with a lot of options; including snatching up Shaq.

There's also been talk of picking up D'Andre Jordan from the Clippers.

Posted Tuesday May 19, 2009, About: Rockets face difficult roster decisions

...well said.

If Houston could somehow buy out McGrady, that would leave a lot of options for them. There's also been talk of picking up D'Andre Jordan from the Clippers.

Posted Monday May 11, 2009, About: Rockets expect Yao's return

JGB,

Yao actually missed only 5 games this year. This is including his off-season surgery, and the '08 summer olympics. After all this activity, and he only missed 5 games?

What an accomplishment in itself, right JGB?

There has been a steady improvement in Yao's performance in recent years as well. He may be close, but hasn't hit his peak yet.

He will be the first man of his size to be a consistently-playing center.

Posted Friday April 17, 2009, About: Why Hornets won't trade for Shaq

Peja sucks this year. Even when he was at his best, he couldn't create his own shots, and had to rely on the generosity of others to hit his threes.

The hornets messed up by letting Pargo go. He was a very solid backup to CP3. They also should have traded for a big man instead of Posey.

The Hornets definitely took a step back this year. They may not make it out of the first round, but I hope they do. Just please don't bring Shaq to N.O.

Hey, how about the Rockets pick up Shaq after Mutombo retires. Hell, why not keep them both, and have a bingo night with the senior citizens.

Posted Wednesday April 15, 2009, About: Will Bucks let Villanueva go?

I apologize to anyone I may offend, but what's the deal with Villanueva's eyebrows? Did he purposely burn them off, or was he born without them.

He's a great player on the rise, and has a lot of skills. I have nothing bad to say about his game, just his eyebrows.

Posted Tuesday April 14, 2009, About: Did LeBron anger Boston media?

Agreed.

If Cleveland doesn't win a championship this year, then I think every one of the fans, and team members will feel like they didn't accomplish much.

I kind of liked the antics where they were taking team pictures....kind of like "lets remember this fun time, and season that we all had as a team". After that, with the baseball routine, and the dancing, it became more than a bit much.

Forgive me Cleveland fans, but I still believe that the Cavs will be in for a RUDE AWAKENING come playoff time. With such high expectations, and a 1-dimensional system that always feeds through one guy, don't think that a championship will be handed to you.

Hollywood, as always, your wisdom is appreciated.

Posted Thursday April 09, 2009, About: Hill wants to return to Suns if...

Too bad the playoffs don't have the best 16 teams only. Phoenix would deserve to have somewhere around the #5 spot in the East, and would be deserving of it.

Of all the let-downs they had this season, I'd sure like to see them at the #8 seed in the West also.

No hating on Spurs fans, b/c they're still a dynasty, BUT it would've been nice to see the '07 Suns/Spurs series without all the suspensions to the Suns players.

Also, no hating on the East, but there's two teams with losing records in the playoff race. The current #7 and #8 seed in the East could battle it out, while the Suns take the #5 spot.

Posted Friday March 27, 2009, About: Gillispie on way out of Kentucky?

People in College Station still love what Gillispie did to Texas A&M's program. As much as we love him though, he did all Aggies wrong with the way he left. I don't think this "lack" of success at Kentucky is all his fault. He needs at least a year or two more to get his players and system running.

That said, maybe he deserves to get fired. Honestly, I think A&M would take him back with open arms in a year or two.

Posted Friday March 27, 2009, About: Shaq: Oden's 'a low level ninja'

Funk Oden. He's an un-sportsman like ****hole who is jealous of Durant. He commits dirty fouls, and has no respect for his elders.

Posted Wednesday March 11, 2009, About: Rockets better without T-Mac?

No offense man, but I don't think you've ever watched any Rockets games. Being from Harlingen, it's likely that you're a Spurs fan, so I understand. Yao is by far, NOT Houston's anchor.

There is only ONE D-league Lifer on our team, who hasn't played. We got a lot of young rookies the past 2 & 3 years. And they don't need new management. Those are the same arguments that most un-knowledgeable fans make about teams they don't know much about.

Houston is a very deep team that no one gives credit to. They're not looking for much credit though.

If McGrady came off the bench, then Houston may be better with him. The truth is that they play better with him out. This is because whenever he got the ball, the ball stopped, and there was no offensive play going on after it touched his hands. He used to be a slasher in his older days, but had to since resort to shooting jump shots, which he missed a lot.

Posted Sunday February 22, 2009, About: Garnett had knee trouble all season

I agree that cleveland is much improved from last year. However, the argument was about a fully healthy Boston vs. Cleveland. It's definitely just an opinion argument until they meet in the playoffs.

Currently, Boston's #1 player is hurt. If Cleveland's #1 player was hurt, then how would they fare in the playoffs? I was just trying to bring up the point that Cleveland is still more 1-dimensional, despite any additions they have.

The Cavs are still a great team, no doubt. There probably wouldn't be enough ball for another superstar on that team. King Hog has too big of an appetite.

Posted Sunday February 22, 2009, About: Garnett had knee trouble all season

[Hollywood] "KG should just get the rest he needs to be 100% for the playoffs. Cleveland can't beat the Celtics in a 7 game series. "

he's smoking that wisdom, son. Everyone, except Cleveland fans, know that at their best, Boston would DOMINATE the Cavs in a 7-game series. Late in Game 6 or 7, Cleveland would be down, and your favorite King Cavalier will be hogging the ball, taking far-away jump shots, and nicely clanging them off the back of the rim.

I know & agree that LeBron is good, but Cleveland is still WAY more one-dimensional than Boston.

Posted Friday February 20, 2009, About: Why Nets didn't trade Vince

dude, houston didn't want him...we have enough problems with aged players as it is.

Posted Wednesday February 18, 2009, About: Carter linked to Rockets & Blazers

It seems like the goal of this report is to get every FanNation member to comment on it.

Houston would be dumb to get rid of ANY of the players that NJ wants. NJ has a legitimate chance of making the playoffs & doing some damage if they can develop some chemistry.

Carter still has hops, Devin Harris is becoming a consistent contributor, and the almost established Lopez?...please, I doubt any executive in NJ's office is still trying to deal Carter. This report is for us speculators to speculate.

Houston, leave it alone.

Posted Tuesday February 17, 2009, About: Rockets, Spurs linked to Carter trade

Right. Houston would be stupid to give up Artest, and especially Landry. This fabriacted story is worse than the Yao/McGrady feud they made up a earlier this year.

Posted Sunday December 14, 2008, About: Mutombo to Celtics?

It just sucks that the Rockets are bullshi**in' Mutombo. He was a very able player the past two seasons when there was talk of retirement. Just last season, when Yao went out, Mutombo contributed more to the team than anyone could've asked for.

We love you Mutombo. I hope the Houston front office reads this and know that they're making a big mistake if they let him go.

..and by the way, who the hell is this Von Wafer guy that keeps getting playing time instead of Luther Head?