Rockets geeky guru GM Daryl Morey, the stats savant Bill Simmons sucks up to, might have outed himself as a hoarder. The Rockets, who had zero first-round selections in 2011, have now stockpiled three: numbers 12, 16 and 18. Houston has missed the playoffs for three straight season, despite posting a winning record in each of them, so "Dork Elvis" has his team "all shook up." Mr. MIT is miffed by mediocrity.
They've coveted a center since Yao Ming retired and a trade for Pau Gasol last year was voided by the league. In order to chase after Dwight Howard, they had chase out Chase Budinger. And they might not be done dealing, since a pick inside the top ten might be required to secure the services of the association's best big man, bad back and all.
At least the Rockets, unlike the hesitant Howard, know what they want. Still, if Morey and Houston can't move any of what are assets only through this evening for a prominent player, they'll look like asses come tomorrow.
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