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[ESPN] Future Power Rankings 2.0 (rockets # 10)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by blink52y, Mar 2, 2010.

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  1. blink52y

    blink52y Member

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    10. Houston Rockets | Future Power Rating: 567

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    176 (19th) 168 (2nd) 87 (18th) 62 (10th) 74 (5th)

    Even though the team has struggled on the court, the Rockets moved up from 13th to 10th in our latest rankings largely because of a clever trade that landed both sharpshooting guard Kevin Martin and at least one first-round pick from the Knicks. Adding Martin improved the ranking of the Rockets' players from 26th to 19th, even though the deal also cost them productive forward Carl Landry. Meanwhile, the picks they got in that deal move the Rockets' draft rating all the way up to fifth -- if the Knicks falter in free agency in the summer, Houston could end up with two very high picks in 2011 and 2012 in addition to their own 2012 pick.

    And really, this was to be expected: We already had ranked Houston second in management, and that's where they land once again, as they've checked all the boxes from top to bottom. Owner Les Alexander is willing to spend for a winner, GM Daryl Morey and his stat-savvy team have crafted several smart deals, and coach Rick Adelman remains among the game's best.

    The biggest issues going forward are uncertainty about Yao Ming's potential return and a less advantageous salary-cap position.

    (Previous rank: 13)
     
    #1 blink52y, Mar 2, 2010
  2. nebula955

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    Underrated players as usual?
     
    #2 nebula955, Mar 2, 2010
  3. blink52y

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    I believe we should be slightly higher, maybe 5-6 - with our draft picks and best managment in the league! I guess the issue with Yao's foot + the subtraction of Mandry is what gets us.

    Well either way, I think we are positioned for a few great years ahead of us!
     
    #3 blink52y, Mar 2, 2010
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    Considering where we find ourselves in the playoff picture right now, I'd say its pretty fair, especially when you consider the influence of our coaching / offensive scheme.
     
    #4 MisterPink, Mar 2, 2010
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    If the knicks fail in free agency we better be jumped from 10 to at least top 5.
     
    #5 JPhil93, Mar 2, 2010
  6. SuperBeeKay

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    The "Furure" Rankings?
    [​IMG]
     
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    Uhh..do they actually expect us to use those picks?

    Lulz
     
    #7 jedicro, Mar 2, 2010
  8. nebula955

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    We are at 16th in the league standings. We were ranked 23rd? Despite the great coaching...still. Doesn't seem quite fair.
     
    #8 nebula955, Mar 2, 2010
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    where's the linky?
     
    #9 Hayesfan, Mar 2, 2010
  10. Preston27

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    Link? I'm curious as to where other teams are ranked.
     
    #10 Preston27, Mar 2, 2010
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    #11 blink52y, Mar 2, 2010
  12. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Do you really care where they rank in some sportswriter's analysis?
     
    #12 bobrek, Mar 2, 2010
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    lets see the whole article
     
    #13 brosef, Mar 2, 2010
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    since we're ranked second, i'm curious who ranks first in management.
     
    #14 ryan_98, Mar 2, 2010
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    I'm sure it's the Lakers.

    Houston should be top 6. The only reason we're lower is uncertainty over Yao's foot. Yao + Martin + stuff has to be considered contenders
     
    #15 bloop, Mar 2, 2010
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    Only the ubermensch crack the Top 5
     
    #16 Invisible Fan, Mar 2, 2010
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    If I recall correctly, it was the Spurs who ranked first in management when the previous list came out.
     
    #17 Steve_Francis_rules, Mar 2, 2010
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    Shows how little the writer knows about the mind of Morey and his Wizardry! :p
     
    #18 Yetti, Mar 3, 2010
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    Just out of curiousity, who's number one?
     
    #19 da_juice, Mar 3, 2010
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    Probably the Thieves, assuming Durant doesn't bolt OKC. Damn, I would love if he went somewhere else a free agent.
     
    #20 ScriboErgoSum, Mar 3, 2010
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