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KJ Martin drawing interest of Suns, Heat, Blazers

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Oct 12, 2022.

  1. raining threes

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    Your backup of is not good.
     
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    TBF, I’ve thought Eric Gordon was ‘staying until the deadline’ like three seasons in a row.

    At this point we’ll probably extend him, lol.
     
  3. i3artow i3aller

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    Guys, KJ can't be a dependable defender at PF, not name as small ball center. His natural spot should be SF. That's the only position where he can become a winning impact player.
     
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    A gentle reminder to all those who are down on Garry

    Mathews has yet to post a sub-60% TS season, despite the shooting slumps that seemingly consume his entire image amongst a great portion of our fan base. This is a guy who hits deep, tough and quick-release three's on a hinkie special vet min deal and I will not stand any slander.

    That comment is not to tear down KJ either, who's also very efficient, which is especially impressive for such a young player on terrible and turbulent teams.

    KJ and Gary are both really good depth pieces for our squad, long live their tenures as Rockets
     
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    Honestly I think this is wishful thinking. We tried putting Tate purely as the point forward last year and it did not go well in my opinion. I think he can handle the ball just not as a pg
     
  7. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    We have 4 guards, we can always have one of them bring the ball up...if Nix or TyTy won't cut it.

    Jalen
    KPJ
    Gordon
    Christopher

    DD
     
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  8. Francis3422

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    Martin needs to start. Drive up the trade value or figure out what he can be for our future. I like Gordon as SF otherwise but finding about KMJ should take precedent.
     
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  9. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Insufferable 98er
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    I would just keep him for now.
     
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    Why would outplaying your draft class look good to a GM?

    What does that do for the GM and his team?

    If the draft class is not great, why would a GM care if he has outplayed the other guys who could not stick?

    Minutes played don't mean jack especially on a team that was actively trying to tank, just because you played a lot of minutes will not factor into a competent GM equation, why would it?

    Go ahead and start the poll the way you word it, should be very interesting.
     
  11. withmustard

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    Not worth it man, I'll concede to you. KJM is an asset that has appreciated from it's original value of 54th pick. To trade him for equal value would be foolish. Let's agree to disagree.
     
  12. jiggyfly

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    The value is still to be established, we don't know if he has appreciated.
     
  13. alethios

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    He has improved his handle, although he looked rusty in the pre-season game, understandably so. Still I'd rather him bring the ball up than KJM who's a better C&S guy.
     
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  14. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    KJ taking another step so far this young season, fitting in with the roster, being used better, looking like a core piece and open to an extension. It's bizarre to me how many people looked at what this young man had done and thought there was nothing there.
     
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  15. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    He’s also drawing interest from the Rockets.
     
  16. sirjesse

    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    It might not be prudent to trade someone who can jump over the rim.

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  17. KingSamJack

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    He earned it LAST YEAR, we have such a bad coach that it hurts the team overall.
     
  18. saleem

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    KJM, EG and a 2nd round pick should be offered for a good PG on a 2 Yr contract. This is the only way to move EG.
     
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    Nice of Jae Sean to sit and allow Kenyon to shine.
     
  20. Dobbizzle

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    I'd prefer we keep him. He's showing more potential than a lot of our other youngsters. I'd put more money on KJ being a legit starter than Christopher, Garuba, TyTy or Nix. At worst he's instant energy of the bench. His shooting's massively improved. I'd keep him for sure tbh, if he continues to shoot better and better he could easily play as a backup for any of the 2-4 slots. And as much as people say athleticism doesn't matter, you don't see leapers like him every day.
     

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