Rockets general manager Rafael Stone expressed optimism that newly acquired guard Dennis Schröder will fit well with the team, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic tweets. Houston traded for the 28-year-old earlier this week.
“I think the style of basketball we play, we’re either the fastest or top 3-4 fastest in the NBA,” Stone said. “And he’s electric in the open court, and an above average defender. I think it’s gonna be a good fit, both ways.”
Schröder had been considered a possible buyout candidate following his trade from Boston to Houston, but Stone’s comments suggest that’s not the team’s plan. If the Rockets do choose to keep Schröder, he’d provide backcourt depth behind starting guards Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.
In 49 games this season, Schröder has averaged 14.4 points and 4.2 assists in 29.2 minutes per contest. He’s shot 44% from the floor and 35% from deep during those outings.
Here are some other notes from Houston:
- Kelly Iko of The Athletic hosted a Q&A with veteran big man Christian Wood before the trade deadline, discussing the team’s rebuild, Wood’s individual growth and more. Wood has played in 52 of his team’s 55 games this season, averaging 17.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest.
- Stone expressed confidence that Eric Gordon wants to be in Houston after not being moved in a deadline deal, Alykhan Bijani tweets. “Eric wants to be here. I feel really comfortable talking about that,” Stone said. The 33-year-old is set to make $19.6MM next season and holds a $20.1MM team option for the 2023/24 campaign, so he could be a trade candidate again in the offseason or at next year’s deadline.
- Stone also discussed whether the team received trade offers for Wood and Gordon, explaining why he didn’t move either of the players. “We obviously didn’t receive an offer that we wanted to do more than we wanted to keep the guys. I think they’re important parts of this team,” Stone said as part of a larger quote, according to Mark Berman of Fox 26 (Twitter link).
If Dennis gets bought out he should go to Brooklyn & tell them he only wants to play home games. Win/win situation for both him & Brooklyn
Lol petty, I like it
This decade in the west
My projection
Largest city Lakers miss playoffs 5 years
2nd largest city Houston miss playoffs 7 years
Both teams trade away the future
If you are terrible teams, you don’t trade away almost all your own first round picks
He’s calling his shot folks!
I’m a little confused here. Houston have strong draft capital for the next decade. They worked on that after Morey gave it all away. They have Green, KPJ, Sengun, Christopher and KJ Martin who have all shown can be good and have high ceilings. They are all 22 and under might I add. I’m not saying they’ll all come good but that coupled with a high chance of one of the very talented rookies from the 22 draft says you’re wrong.
My projection for the next decade Sillivan gives terrible takes one after the other.
To be fair harden gave away the rockets draft picks. Moreys love child, the bearded bastard
Yes he did and he’ll do it to Philly in the off along will all the role talent, to bring someone else they think will work. after they crash out of the PO this year. Him and Morey together are a recipe for disaster.
I’d agree with your projection
Schroder gets bought out for sure. Was a clear salary dump by the Rockets.
Schroeder wants to be a starter
If not, it would kill his future
Halliburton plays off ball to fox, 7.3 assists per game
Schroeder 4.2 assists per game
Schroeder should insist on a buyout. Then he can go where he wants. I know Lakers want him. If I’m Knicks I go sign him and let him start. Buyout Kemba. He and Rose, coming back. Can help us make playoffs. That’s all we want in NY.
Would be so much better for the Knicks then kemba, they should sign him for future seasons when they salary dump kemba this offseason
I myself do not think Schroeder will stay. Do not think of him with this team. Nor the other two we got. Think we buy Schroeder out and stick with what we have for rest of season.
Whether Silas remains going into next season who knows on that. But I would want to start seeing more with next season. Not a laid back coach. Lucas has more of what I like. Need someone to really work with team and be more aggressive even if good or bad.
But again think Schroeder would be better elsewhere. Do not think he will like being here. But see if plays with Utah on Monday for us .