Miami fans pissed...like they're going to be relevant after they add Butler...not getting him might be the best outcome for them, at least in a couple of years they should be in a good position again.
Disclaimer: Per usual, this is just conversation being shared wtih your from 2 active ears . I cannot confirm anything right now, nor will I attempt. Please let my email/messages be at peace. I'm just a guy who knows guys.... Last Ear before bed: Apparently , through negotiations solely b/t Rockets and Wolves, the hold-up, that I annoyingly mention is: Tuck and that awful Dieng contract. Also mentioned: If it's just the Rox/Wolves, the Rockets want Taj (expiring) and/or Tyus (constant Rockets target) included if they give up too much (I'm annoying for repeating) Morey tried for Taj and Dougie Buckets at previous deadline before OKC nabbed him. The "ear" I trust most thinks that if Jimmy becomes a Rocket, it's through a 3 team deal where teams are satisfied through spare parts/picks. Also, he believes Morey is doing everything to keep our heart and soul on the team. Also, Minny knows that Jimmy's departure will begin their implosion, so allowing other teams to help add some assets and/or picks may be welcomed. (The Kings make some sense with Kosta and WCS wanting out, along with everyone including ZBo lol) ***WildCard: Wiggins is being shopped hard, too. That's a difficult trade IMO. Minny is/wants to build with KAT, but it's also known that KAT doesn't have many friends on his squad. He and Jimmy aren't tight, he is "civil" with Wigs and he has expressed a desire for a coach who knows how to coach Bigs. (Thibs was never great at that) _____ That's all I've got. I hope Rockets fans get what they hope for. Me? Just take away the fever and all memories of Jeremy Lin in a Rockets uniform...or in any NBA context. Kthanks.
my hopes are up, my confidence is high Jimmy Butler will be coming home soon, and the Rockets will get this title
Seems like if the rockets are seeing rental, Morey got word that Jimmy doesn’t want to be Miami Chris Bosh and instead want to be Toronto Chris Bosh. In which case yeah, makes sense not to include Tucker. If Butler is willing to handshake a reasonable deal to stay that Morey can accept, I think the deal would be done by now with the Rockets giving up Tucker + EG + multiple picks
All things considered (on/off-court chemistry, fit under Coach D'Antoni, role and willingness to accept it over 82-gm season, etc.), do you really think Jimmy > EG + Tuck, because I don't.
Thanks Cod! Hope you can start feeling better soon. We all appreciate you taking your time to share with us despite feeling so ill.
These recent no name twitter accounts are just wasting everyone’s time. Yes, there is a lot of smoke from credible people, doesn’t mean we need to flood the thread with diarrhea!
Exactly how I feel...You would think these owners/gm's are tired of what the Warriors are doing and would throw a dog a bone to help end that ****...But no, I guess they are happy with the warriors getting Durant, Cousins, and winning more titles...
I dont know if this....really helps this guys credentials....posting this ridiculousness at this juncture is not what you wanna do.
One day Daryl Morey will learn that its takes both talent and chemistry to win a championship. He clearly understands the need for talent, but I’m not sure he believes in the human element/team chemistry, despite the fact that the Rockets all say that last year’s team was a tight knit group that had each other’s back. Championship teams need players like Jimmy Butler, but they also need unselfish role players like P.J. Tucker that do all the little things that go unnoticed by the casual fan (defense, toughness, screens, keeping possessions alive through effort).
Truth is the Rockets at this point have no choice, they're all in and there's only one thing they have to care about, try to win with this group in the next 2, 3 or 4 years, they're also already at the top so, they have pretty much nothing to lose, they can basically trade every pick and young player without giving much importance to these assets, other teams (Philly, Clippers, Knicks, Nets) are either rebuilding or betting on getting better players than Butler in free agency without taking any risk now, teams like Miami are in the middle of the pack even if they get Butler and they probably don't know if it's worth to take on an almost 30 years old expiring all star who's going to get paid big time in 8 months...
I can’t say for certain if he’s better than both, but Jimmy is a top 15 player and 1 of the best 2-way players in the game...I want him here not worried about losing EG at all...the loss of Tucker would hurt a lot, but I trust Morey can find a role player that can mitigate his loss if he actually does end up getting dealt I hope Tuck stays because this lineup would be amazing CP3 Harden Butler Tuck Capela GS really doesn’t want those problems
It's much easier to find and add unselfish role players who are also good players than it is to add a top 15 player.
You can go back to articles and what not to read that Morey's proposed deal with Chicago for Taj/DougieBuckets was denied. Why? Because Chicago wanted Pat Beverly in the deal. Morey and James said hell to the nah. That's when OKC swooped in. My point is that there are players who aren't superstar talents, but their role in the locker room and the energy they bring to the game is JUST AS valuable. Tucker is one of our most valuable players, even when he doesn't score. So, if he's lost in any trade, James and the team are going to be effected. They accepted Pat's departure because he sought a bigger role and the teams understood his personal goals. Tuck wants to win here with what he calls his "brothers." Ne is the same, but I'm hushing up on that altogether for now.
