[ESPN] Future Power Rankings

kawaiitokowaii · Dec 16, 2010

did not see this posted

Rockets are Ranked 10

OK, we're a little down on Houston's roster these days. Maybe we're overreacting to a 9-14 start, but Yao Ming didn't look good in his brief return before another injury took him out of the lineup, and the supporting cast has held up in part because of the surprise play of 30-year-old Luis Scola, who will have trouble maintaining that level in the upcoming three-year window. As a result, Houston went from 10th in the players category in our last rankings to a tie for 21st. Houston's draft assets also don't look as strong, as a result of the surprisingly strong play by the New York Knicks. The right to exchange picks with New York this year may end up being worthless, and the 2012 first-round pick Houston received from the Knicks may be only a middle-to-low choice. Houston still has some factors in its favor, however. The management is strong from top to bottom, with owner Les Alexander, GM Daryl Morey and head coach Rick Adelman ranking among the best in their respective positions. Shrewd moves by this core -- such as nabbing Scola and Kevin Martin for a pittance -- have helped keep the Rockets afloat amidst all the injuries. They've managed their cap well and are willing to spend, too. But their next decision will be a huge one: Will they re-sign Yao when he's a free agent next summer, and if so, for how much? (Previous rank: 5)
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1.) Miami
2.) OKC
3.) Lakers
4.) Bulls
5.) Jazz
6.) Magic
7.) Knicks
8.) Spurs
9.) Mavs
10.) Rockets

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=FuturePowerRankings-1-101216

durvasa · Dec 16, 2010

How many spots do the Rockets drop with the latest Yao news?

TRAVLR · Dec 16, 2010

All of them?

kawaiitokowaii · Dec 17, 2010

5.
previous rank was 5
now its 10
next year.. 15?

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