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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

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  1. Newlin

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    Did we really need another short guard? I do think he can get past a defender, which Reed cannot.
     
    #481 Newlin, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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    This dude is shorter than Reed but 40 pounds heavier. lol.
     
    #482 Dr of Dunk, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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    “I’m built for the moment.”
     
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    Vanessa for the 1st Round next year.
     
    #484 daywalker02, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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    Reminds me of Isaiah Canaan. Meh...

    Hope he proves me wrong.
     
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    I like the trade and I like the pick.
     
    #486 Hank McDowell, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Gotta be changes coming. I don't get the pick of another undersized guard. But then again, we keep doing stuff that makes no sense
     
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    Wouldn't be surprised if they stand shoulder to shoulder though
     
    #488 lakersuck2, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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    Guys, guys, can the short dude be a baller? Brunson is also short and chubby, but dude is clutch as ****.
     
    #489 Hakeemtheking, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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    Hm. I really liked him but probably not for the top pick of the second round. He's really short and that's an issue that people have brought up.

    If I had 31 I'd have looked at Meleek Thomas or Isaiah Evans for upside or Henri Veesaar.

    But we have Thornton and we have to hope he's a great player at 6 feet.
     
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    Jokic was projected as mid 2nd and would have been a “not awesome” pick at #31 too…
     
    #492 ThatBoyNick, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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    Stone is a lawyer.

    What else do you expect for a lawyer as your GM.

    Smh
     
    #494 PeterKingX, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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    jokic and alpi are the same player
     
    #495 Os Trigonum, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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    He can shoot.... so he could get PT, and he won't really have to be coached up. He just isn't a point guard, he is a 6'0" two guard...
     
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    Second round handshakes should be limited to 20 seconds.
     
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    Meleek Thomas picked.
     
    #498 daywalker02, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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    lol
     
    #499 Os Trigonum, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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    Positive vibes
     
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