Recent content by River Rat

Thats the thing though, we can't get more unhealthy than last year short of season ending injuries, and we still won 55 last year. I think thats the beauty of this trade, and why fans of both sides are happy. Artest, a competitor who wants nothing but to WIN, doesn't really fit with a...

What about our starting bigs? :)

No one can predict the future, but this is a message board and all us fans can do is speculate, so thats all im doing. There are risks yes, but as a Rockets fan, I can't help but be excited. And I like your Hannibal Lecter comparison! Main course, Utah Jazz!!!!!

I agree. But the difference is Phoeix gave up Marion for Shaq and had to change their whole style. Dallas gave up Harris and picks for a over the hill Kidd. The same picks that prevented them from getting Artest from you guys. Those are starters they game up. We gave up Bobby Jackson. I know you...

That would be very wishful thinking. Tmac last year missed almost 20 games and Yao missed half the season. With no 3rd guy, Tmac still lead the team to 55 win in the second half. 2 games away from 1st in the west. This year with a capable third guy, don't count on anything less than top 3. And...

Its definitely not a sure thing, but i would compare this trade to Rasheed going to Detroit. The FINAL piece. Now all we need is some luck and some HEALTH.

Thank you guys so much for giving us Artest!!!! I think the trade works well for both teams since you guys werent going anywhere anyways, and we were contenders who needed that one last piece. Artest will work great with Adelman(great coach) just like two years ago. Good luck next year, and...