NBA: Complete 2016 Offseason Grades For All 30 Teams

2016 NBA Offseason Grades For All 30 Teams

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 25, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after scoring against New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Rockets defeated the Pelicans 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Rockets

“The Houston Rockets made some splashy moves this summer, but they were “splashy” the same way that throwing a pebble into a rushing river technically makes a splash, but does nothing to change the unstoppable current from sweeping it along in the same direction.

On the defensive end, last year’s 21st ranked unit just got even worse. Dwight Howard is gone, and though Clint Capela has the makings of a stout rim protector and defensive anchor, he’s not there yet at age 22.

Throw Ryan Anderson’s rigidity and Eric Gordon’s ailing body into a mix that already included James Harden’s frequent lapses and you’ve got one of the most porous defenses in the NBA.

The offense, however, should be hard to stop, especially if Anderson and Gordon both play around 65 games. Despite not having very many efficient three-point weapons last year, Harden still dragged that group to a top-10 offensive rating, and having Anderson and Gordon to spread the defense and knock down open looks will only help matters.”

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Grade: C

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