<font size="5">WELCOME BACK, SCOTT! </font> http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sp...9942?pageId=6.1 <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> FIRST ON FOX: Scott Padgett Agrees to Signs with Rockets Last Edited: Saturday, 30 Sep 2006, 4:09 PM CDT Created: Saturday, 30 Sep 2006, 4:05 PM CDT Scott Padgett Free agent Scott Padgett, who played last year with the New Jersey Nets, tells FOX 26 Sports that he has agreed to a one-year non-guaranteed contract with the Houston Rockets, and he will sign the contract tomorrow. Padgett played for the rockets for two years in the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 seasons. ?I have agreed to a one year non guaranteed contract. It?s a tough situation -- I know that. But, I think there?re some things I can bring to the table that can help the rockets. I know the system. I know the coach very well. I am coming in great shape. And I am going to try to win a spot on the team.? Padgett was selected in the 28th pick in the first round by the Utah Jazz in the 1999 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky. The 6'9", 240lb small forward played with the Jazz for four seasons before signing with the Rockets in 2003, where he had mainly been utilized as a backup. In 2005, Padgett signed with the New Jersey Nets. On June 30, 2006, he was waived by the New Jersey Nets. He recorded a career-high 22 points and six 3-point field goals vs. Sacramento in January 2005.</div>
Scott Padgett was a solid contributor in his last season with the Rockets, and his range proved to be important, but why get him after already drafting Novak? They're similar players, although Padgett has a bigger frame and can guard power forwards more competently. If we really wanted ex-Rockets, why not go after Maurice Taylor? I guess it's a trivial signing though, non-guaranteed contract will mean that Padgett will likely get cut before the season, unless Ryan Bowen is let go for Padgett.
Sweet. I hope we cut Bowen and bring Padgett back. He did his job well during the 04-05 season. JVG said he wanted 3 shooting PFs. Novak and Howard are 2. Padgett is a proven Novak, so he should be handy.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Locke:</div><div class="quote_post">Scott Padgett was a solid contributor in his last season with the Rockets, and his range proved to be important, but why get him after already drafting Novak? They're similar players, although Padgett has a bigger frame and can guard power forwards more competently. If we really wanted ex-Rockets, why not go after Maurice Taylor? I guess it's a trivial signing though, non-guaranteed contract will mean that Padgett will likely get cut before the season, unless Ryan Bowen is let go for Padgett.</div> I must say I'm surprised at your reaction. Strikes me as a bit negative. Tracy has said himself that he loved running the pick 'n roll with Scott, and the formula is obviously to surround Yao and Tracy with as many shooters as possible this season. Scott fits that description to a "T", has already played in the system, and is just an all-around smart player. Not going to try and play outside his abilities like some guys. And I imagine the reason they'd go after Scott rather than Maurice is because Scott is good at something we need and Maurice...well...isn't. I don't think signing Padgett is redundant because we have Novak, either. I have high hopes for Novak, don't get me wrong, but he hasn't proven anything yet. He may not shoot as well in the NBA as in college. On the other hand, Padgett shot .431 and .397 from long range in his 2 years with the Rockets, playing in Van Gundy's system. He's proven, and you can never have enough shooters.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sniper:</div><div class="quote_post">I must say I'm surprised at your reaction. Strikes me as a bit negative. Tracy has said himself that he loved running the pick 'n roll with Scott, and the formula is obviously to surround Yao and Tracy with as many shooters as possible this season. Scott fits that description to a "T", has already played in the system, and is just an all-around smart player. Not going to try and play outside his abilities like some guys. And I imagine the reason they'd go after Scott rather than Maurice is because Scott is good at something we need and Maurice...well...isn't. I don't think signing Padgett is redundant because we have Novak, either. I have high hopes for Novak, don't get me wrong, but he hasn't proven anything yet. He may not shoot as well in the NBA as in college. On the other hand, Padgett shot .431 and .397 from long range in his 2 years with the Rockets, playing in Van Gundy's system. He's proven, and you can never have enough shooters.</div> Well, adding another player to training camp certainly doesn't hurt, but the reason for my skepticism is because of Novak. Why create more competition for the rookie by bringing in a veteran who plays the same way? Certainly that won't instill confidence in Novak, and Padgett would undoubtedly get quite a lot of Novak's minutes under JVG. Not only will he take up a roster spot that could have been given to Harayaz or Azubuike, we'll have two undersized power forwards who play on the wing, backing up potentially both Shane Battier and Juwan Howard. Sure, it's a good four-headed monster and covers all facets, but the fact that 4 out of 15 spots are taken up by projected power forwards would hurt us in the long run. I believe in giving the rookie a chance, and if Padgett does stay on with the team, Novak would most likely end up in the NBADL. Yes, getting Padgett would improve our chances our winning right now, but why have such a trivial upgrade and potentially stunt Novak's growth? Also, I wasn't saying we should go after Mo Taylor, just that if we were looking to get another PF, Taylor should've been looked at. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">whyd he leave iin the first place?</div>We got Stromile Swift, and he opted out to get more money in free agency.
Man we are getting Padgett too, amazing. Rockets we have a championship coming. But why get Padgett when we have Novak. I see Rybo getting waived.
Active Roster has to be 12. This makes 19 The obvious guys to me are Skip VSpan Head Bonzi Snyder TMac Shane J.Howard Yao Deke 2 spots to fill for opening day barring a trade. Sura/JLIII K.Az Novak Jacobsen Bowen Hayes Padgett M.Harr I could honestly see S.Padgett and that big, with JLIII Hayes and Novak starting the season on the inactive roster or the DL. As of right now. That would put out K.Az, Jacobsen, Bowen and Sura. Nobody mention M.Taylor again, he was Swift without the athleticism. I used both those guys in the same sentence, its as bad as swearing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Nobody mention M.Taylor again, he was Swift without the athleticism. I used both those guys in the same sentence, its as bad as swearing.</div>I was quite fond of Mo's ability to bring instant offense off the bench, actually. He's not on Stro's level, not yet. Sura basically has to retire, either that or JLIII gets cut. I won't mind Jacobsen, but he won't get minutes anyways with Bonzi here.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting moeinhouston:</div><div class="quote_post">Active Roster has to be 12. This makes 19 The obvious guys to me are Skip VSpan Head Bonzi Snyder TMac Shane J.Howard Yao Deke 2 spots to fill for opening day barring a trade. Sura/JLIII K.Az Novak Jacobsen Bowen Hayes Padgett M.Harr I could honestly see S.Padgett and that big, with JLIII Hayes and Novak starting the season on the inactive roster or the DL. As of right now. That would put out K.Az, Jacobsen, Bowen and Sura. Nobody mention M.Taylor again, he was Swift without the athleticism. I used both those guys in the same sentence, its as bad as swearing.</div> I think Hayes should be one of the obvious. He is a [very] poor man?s Charles Barkley. So that leaves us with four spots and these players: Sura/JLIII K.Az Novak Jacobsen Bowen Padgett M.Harr Sura ? depends on whether or not he is healthy. JLIII - I like him. Yes Novak ? Potential. Yes Padgett ? Yes. If Sura retires or is bought out then add Jacobsen to that list. But asking JVG if it is okay to cut Bowen is like asking Pat Riley if it is okay to cut Dwayne Wade. Not gonna happen. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Locke:</div><div class="quote_post"> Sura basically has to retire, either that or JLIII gets cut. I won't mind Jacobsen, but he won't get minutes anyways with Bonzi here.</div> Not necessarily. Sura can play PG/SG. We are most likely going to trade one or two of our guards (coughheadcough) for a backup C, so Lucas may be worth keeping around.
I alwayz loved Padgett, and thought he contributed to the team. This might be the 2nd best move of the offseason. I'm lovin it!! Anxious to see how many WIDE open looks he's gonna get with Yao & Tmac
I would try to get him to be a coach or something because we have virtually a better version of him in steve novak.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Umair15:</div><div class="quote_post">Man we are getting Padgett too, amazing. Rockets we have a championship coming. But why get Padgett when we have Novak. I see Rybo getting waived.</div> Novak can shoot, but his defense is ATROCIOUS. He'll prolly get sent to the developmental league for a few months. Which'll give him ample time to work on his D.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rock4life:</div><div class="quote_post">I alwayz loved Padgett, and thought he contributed to the team. This might be the 2nd best move of the offseason. I'm lovin it!! Anxious to see how many WIDE open looks he's gonna get with Yao & Tmac</div> Battier/Bonzi We can finally have our line up of shooters around Yao, and not be very undersized in the PF position. Yao Padgett Battier/Novak T-Mac/Snyder[maybe] Head/V-Span[maybe]
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting igotask8board:</div><div class="quote_post"> Battier/Bonzi We can finally have our line up of shooters around Yao, and not be very undersized in the PF position. Yao Padgett Battier/Novak T-Mac/Snyder[maybe] Head/V-Span[maybe]</div> Yao Howard/ Rudy Gay(without Battier) Wells/ Rudy Gay Tmac Skip I'm not downplayin the significance of Battier, but we get Padgett for basically nothin and he pretty much already knows the system. Also giving the fact that we don't know how significant the draft day swop will be until we see how the players do for they're respective teams. I'm still 50/50 on that. Besides gettin Bonzi, getting Padgett back could be very valuable for us.
Gay would not have played the Power forward position. you have to know absolutely nothing about him to think that.
I think Hayes won't be cut out. I'd still prefer him over Padgett. We already saw his potentials besides we already have Novak. But if there's a chance Padgett will be included in the regular roster, it would be Bowen who will be bought out. Hayes has $600K salary for the coming season but Bowen have also a cheap salary $900K+ and was coming off from a hip sugery done this offseason. So it would probably be Bowen who will be the odd man out.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TmacGarnett:</div><div class="quote_post">Gay would not have played the Power forward position. you have to know absolutely nothing about him to think that.</div> Powerfoward? He's not NEARLY strong enuff to play PF big minutes but would've alternated between SF & PF similar to what Marion does. Have you even watched the guy play? <div class="quote_poster">Quoting blueracer:</div><div class="quote_post">I think Hayes won't be cut out. I'd still prefer him over Padgett. We already saw his potentials besides we already have Novak. But if there's a chance Padgett will be included in the regular roster, it would be Bowen who will be bought out. Hayes has $600K salary for the coming season but Bowen have also a cheap salary $900K+ and was coming off from a hip sugery done this offseason. So it would probably be Bowen who will be the odd man out.</div> You guys overhype Hayes like he's actually gonna have an impact. Hayes is hustle player, with absolutley no offensive game whatsoever. Padgett brings experience, 3pt shooting, and even plays good defense at the SF & PF positions. Novak isn't ready to play so a shooting PF is definatley an priority. Not only that, but Padgett is very efficient and makes good decisions in JVG's system.
Nice to see my boy coming back..I've been a fan of Scott since his Kentucky days....this has been a great off-season
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rock4life:</div><div class="quote_post">Yao Howard/ Rudy Gay(without Battier) Wells/ Rudy Gay Tmac Skip I'm not downplayin the significance of Battier, but we get Padgett for basically nothin and he pretty much already knows the system. Also giving the fact that we don't know how significant the draft day swop will be until we see how the players do for they're respective teams. I'm still 50/50 on that. Besides gettin Bonzi, getting Padgett back could be very valuable for us.</div> Oh I see. Rudy Gay is 1" taller than Battier, but they both weigh 220lb. He might have gotten some very limited minutes at PF even though the SF position is where his strengths are best utilized.
