How much will Yao make next year as a Rocket?

[Plowman]

I post this thinking it's a foregone conclusion that we are bringing back Yao. (for better or worse)
So .....how much capspace do you think we'll get hit with?

I'd like to think 2 million but for SOME reason I gotta believe we're talking 5- 6.

[Plowman]

maybe as high as 7 ?

[Air Langhi]

probably too much.

[Carl Herrera]

One million dollars of money.

[clos4life]

Its' gonna be too much whatever it is.

[Cannonball]

I understand if the Rockets don't want to cut ties, but anything over the minimum is too much.

[MojoMan]

I will guess a base salary of about $3 million together with incentives out the ying-yang. Under this sort of contract, if he were to resume starters minutes of about 33-38 minutes a game and produce statistically like he did when he was at the top of his game, he might bring in 15-20 million dollars a year.

However, if he gets injured during pre-season and is out for the year, he would get the $3 million. What he brings to the team from a marketing perspective with the Chinese fans is easily worth more than that. It may sound like a lot, but really, this is a no-brainer.

[Pizza_Da_Hut]

Anything over Vet's min is too much...

[LosPollosHermanos]

as sad as it maybe. Probably more than the chuck wagon.

[LosPollosHermanos]

I will guess a base salary of about $3 million together with incentives out the ying-yang. Under this sort of contract, if he were to resume starters minutes of about 33-38 minutes a game and produce statistically like he did when he was at the top of his game, he might bring in 15-20 million dollars a year.

However, if he gets injured during pre-season and is out for the year, he would get the $3 million. What he brings to the team from a marketing perspective with the Chinese fans is easily worth more than that. It may sound like a lot, but really, this is a no-brainer.

starters minutes are clearly not an option anymore. He can't sustain more than 18 min at the max

[LandryMegaBeast]

$1 and a sanwich

[LandryMegaBeast]

$1 and a sandwich

oops :p

[GreatOne1978]

I hope none. His tenure in a Rockets uniform was a massive failure and disappointment.

[txppratt]

a low contract loaded with incentives. keep bringin in those chinese $$$$$!!!

[da_juice]

Nothing. Yao is going to retire

[Air Langhi]

I will guess a base salary of about $3 million together with incentives out the ying-yang. Under this sort of contract, if he were to resume starters minutes of about 33-38 minutes a game and produce statistically like he did when he was at the top of his game, he might bring in 15-20 million dollars a year.

However, if he gets injured during pre-season and is out for the year, he would get the $3 million. What he brings to the team from a marketing perspective with the Chinese fans is easily worth more than that. It may sound like a lot, but really, this is a no-brainer.

I am pretty sure this isn't allowed in the CBA. I think incentive laden contracts in general a problem.

[favhr#12]

I hope none. His tenure in a Rockets uniform was a massive failure and disappointment.

Why talk mess about yao wen hes the only Rocket that loves the rockets as much as we do and how is it a faiulure if we would of never had yao we would of never had all those years of makin the playoffs and staying a little bit relevent

[Rockets12]

I kida want him to retire and join the rockets staff as a development type person. He could help out our big men, Jordan hill/Patrick Patterson and hopefully deandre Jordan :)

[coachbadlee]

Why talk mess about yao wen hes the only Rocket that loves the rockets as much as we do and how is it a faiulure if we would of never had yao we would of never had all those years of makin the playoffs and staying a little bit relevent
Wah wah wa wah wah?:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[JayGoogle]

I hope none. His tenure in a Rockets uniform was a massive failure and disappointment.

We would have done much better drafting Jay Williams, I agree.

[JMG524]

I hope none. His tenure in a Rockets uniform was a massive failure and disappointment.


Ok if what you say is true, then name another player who's done more for the organization in the last 7 years as far as generating revenue, taking the team to the playoffs, expanding our fan base, and just being a great overall teammate. Now if you can't come up with a clear and definitive example, then I suggest you shut up and admit you're a fool for making this comment.

[lalala902102001]

I hope that the answer is nothing and Yao will not be back. This team nees to move on from the failed yao-mac era.

[coachbadlee]

I hope that the answer is nothing and Yao will not be back. This team nees to move on from the failed yao-mac era.

This. Tired of seeing him on the sidelines cheerleading. He should retire already.

[prv1981]

Can they sign him to an incentive laden vet min contract?

If they are able to work something like that out, they will be able to mitigate much of the issues with bringing him back on the roster.

[Malcolm]

I say 2 years 10 million 5 million a year. I'm willing to go with a 3rd year with a team option.

[Scolalist]

1yr 3 mil, 2nd yr (team option) 5-6 mil...he owes it too us for paying him all this money to take a small deal

[Rockets Pride]

I'd pay money as a fan for him NOT to be back.

MOVE ON already.

I loved him as a Rocket. But it's time for change.

It really makes me laugh that some people really think it's for the best to bring him back?? really?

and people act like this generating money revune has even mattered it terms of how our team performs... what a joke.

oh and if it has?? cool, we are a "rich" team that sucks

[ashishduh]

Probably like 3 mil. Great deal.

[Rockets Pride]

3 mil and prob play 3 games... yah a really great deal.

[Rockets_4_life]

I actually see Yao coming back on a minimum one year deal... non-guaranteed. Because I think his going to see how his body react to an 82 game season again, before signing a longer term deal.

[Brando2101]

Yao made over 30 million dollars the last 2 seasons for nothing. From what we know about him, I would be surprised if he refused the veteran minimum.

[Corrosion]

a low contract loaded with incentives. keep bringin in those chinese $$$$$!!!

Thats the bottom line.

Considering Yao will likely be with the Rockets for better or for worse - a low contract with incentives is the way to go so as not to cripple the teams cap situation.

[Lurch]

I say we reach an agreement for $20 every game he completes. So by the end of the season it'll probably be about $60.

[OHMSS]

He's not worth a dime over the league minimum.

[Xerobull]

Why talk mess about yao wen hes the only Rocket that loves the rockets as much as we do and how is it a faiulure if we would of never had yao we would of never had all those years of makin the playoffs and staying a little bit relevent

watcha finkin daft bullocks, mate?

[br0ken_shad0w]

Should be zero or non-guaranteed, realistically will be minimum, will *facepalm* if it's more.

[typhooonn]

One million dollars of money.

are you talking monthly salary ?

[Kwame]

Nothing...All parties need to move on.

[JMG524]

I'd pay money as a fan for him NOT to be back.

MOVE ON already.

I loved him as a Rocket. But it's time for change.

It really makes me laugh that some people really think it's for the best to bring him back?? really?

and people act like this generating money revune has even mattered it terms of how our team performs... what a joke.

oh and if it has?? cool, we are a "rich" team that sucks

Yao's revenue generating ability means Les can afford to go over the Luxury Tax threshold year after year to build a better roster so yes...it can and does indirectly affect how our team performs.

[Raven]

Signing Yao, even to a minimum, would be moving backwards, not forwards.

[RoxBro]

Hopefully as little as possible :grin:

[edwardc]

As long as he's healthy and can play i dont care how much he makes.

[Plowman]

I agree with all those that say we need to move on .......It was a no lose situation for Les as he's made $$$$ and will continue to whether Yao is a Rocket or not. Basketballwise, it's been a roll of the dice with the odds worsening every year. As a Rockets fan I'm tired of being held hostage. Let's get off the road to nowhere and usher in yet another age of Rockets hoops.

[leebigez]

Yao's revenue generating ability means Les can afford to go over the Luxury Tax threshold year after year to build a better roster so yes...it can and does indirectly affect how our team performs.

Les has never paid the lux tax until this year, get your facts straight!

As I stated before, there is a web site for his followers. It shouldnt be to hard to locate,but this isnt one of them.

[cml750]

It's time for the Rockets to move on. Thanks for your hard work Yao. Wish your body could have withstood the punishment.

[choujie]

Les has never paid the lux tax until this year, get your facts straight!

As I stated before, there is a web site for his followers. It shouldnt be to hard to locate,but this isnt one of them.

I don't see anything wrong with his statement. Yao does give Les more flexibility to go over lux tax, but Les only did it once is not Yao's fault. It
's Les's problem. He's just not that great an owner. Look at how he handles JVG and RA situation.

There is no need to get so defensive when somebody supports Yao. There is a better reason for you to post somewhere else instead of him: Yao is still a Rocket at this moment.

[J-Wolf]

I post this thinking it's a foregone conclusion that we are bringing back Yao. (for better or worse)
So .....how much capspace do you think we'll get hit with?

I'd like to think 2 million but for SOME reason I gotta believe we're talking 5- 6.

I don't think he'll be back. He could sign a vet min. contract with any contending team, such as Heat, NY, or even Orlando. He will have a much better chance winning a championship on those teams.

It's probably the best time for Rox and Yao say good bye. Win-win for everyone, except those YOF's at Houston.

[Lakersuk]

I am pretty sure this isn't allowed in the CBA. I think incentive laden contracts in general a problem.


Although it might be allowed in the new CBA (If we even have basketball)

[Yetti]

Yao Ming will be part of our the Rockets for next season, provided that there is
a season.
Possibly Yao Ming will be paid for any game he plays, while he is a member of the Rockets, all depending upon Les Alexander, its owner!:p

[RocketsPimp]

If we pay him more than we're paying Brad Miller, I'm going to be a Jazz fan next year and change my moniker to JazzPimp.

OK, not really, but I will not be happy with this franchise.

[emjohn]

I think he and Chuck's contracts should be $5-$6M/per, two years with a team option for a third.

And I hope they find a way to 86 Miller and Thabeet to clear out the space.

[RocketMania1991]

I think he and Chuck's contracts should be $5-$6M/per, two years with a team option for a third.

Chuck Hayes is in his prime and having a career year plus he has stayed healthy his entire career.

Yao Ming realistically hasn't played basketball in over 2 years, is injury prone and aging quickly

How does it even make sense that both of those players make even near the same amount...............

[apollo33]

Has Yao even stated if he is coming back.

Thought he on the fence about retiring.

[bloop]

yeah he said he wants to come back

but that he doesn't know

Les is not going to pay him 7 million no way. Yao is too good a guy he'll probably sign under market value

[Don FakeFan]

It depends on the insurance market.

If there is an insurance company who is willing to do business with Yao, Les would not mind signing Yao back at millions.....

[thadeus]

I would love, love, love to see Yao come back but I have no idea what he should be paid. Knowing what we know about Yao, I wouldn't be suprised to see him sign with the Rockets for a relatively low amount even if other teams were offering substantially more.

You can say what you want about his basketball career, but few people would deny that Yao is a genuinely loyal and classy guy who would want to do right by the Rockets.

[Phillyrocket]

Yao made over 30 million dollars the last 2 seasons for nothing. From what we know about him, I would be surprised if he refused the veteran minimum.

Yao is one of the few guys in the league who would probably agree to this and quite honestly it makes sense. You know he didn't blow his money ala Antoine Walker and I would bet he actually feels a bit guilty taking all of that money and not being able to play.

[hitman1900]

If the Rockets do sign Yao, then (in my opinion), I think the franchise isn't serious about winning. Knowing the precedent, how can you honestly sign him?

[choujie]

It's probably the best time for Rox and Yao say good bye. Win-win for everyone, except those YOF's at Houston.

LOL. You think YOFs will be so glad to see Yao play in Houston with no realistic chance to be a contender unless Yao himself becomse fully healthy again?

Win-win situation for everyone except Les, I'd say.

[davidxhz]

if we can get a decent center or a young prospect, i don't care we let yao walk away, but if not, we better sign him to 2-3 mil year.

at least we can have yao teach our bigs, our bigs all need some guide, but if Deke are willing to come back, i would want him to coach these young guys...

[Glenyo]

move on his a bench player now.

[Jonhty]

I think Yao probably would rather rockets not want him back at all so he can have a chance to sign somewhere else for more than the league minimum. if the rockets offer him the league minimum, it's hard for him to decline or he risks of ruining his reputation as a loyalty before money kind of guy. but the reality is he needs make as much money as possible if he keeps playing. word is his shanghai sharks is losing money every year and he just can't afford to keep funding the team out of his own pocket going forward if he only makes minimum in NBA.

[Da Wink]

enough with Yao...move on Rox

[langal]

Something close to the minimum would be cool. I see no reason to "move on"' in that case as you are risking nothing. Would absolutely suck to see him become the missing piece for the Heat or some crap like that.

[vcchlw]

$34.50

THIRTY FALLL FIFTIEEE

[jzmagic]

hopefully Yao signs with a contender