The Dream Shake Oct 7, 2020
Rockets 2020 Player Recaps: P.J. Tucker
Jumping Spider Style! | Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/ Get this man some help. PJ Tucker Recap: The Rockets acquired the services of P.J. Tucker back in July, 2017 when he signed a four-year $32 million deal. This signing has turned out to be one of the better values in the NBA. P.J. Tucker has gone from all around wing defender to playing “center” for the Rockets, evoking memories of Chuck Hayes, another versatile, strong, 6’5” player who could, most nights, control opposing power forwards and centers to a remarkable degree, like Tucker. Tucker has not produced gaudy offensive...
The Dream Shake Oct 1, 2020
Rockets 2020 Player Recaps: Robert Covington
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports How did RoCo fare in Rockets red? Robert Covington Recap: Robert Covington was acquired by the Rockets in a three-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks received Clint Capela in exchange for a first-round pick that went to the Wolves. Covington’s presence in the lineup allowed the Rockets to shift to their small-ball philosophy and play a unique style that caught the league by surprise. Covington started games in the frontcourt next to P.J. Tucker to form the smallest frontcourt in the league, but one that could space the...
