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Amick: Rockets expect Howard to opt out this summer

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RV6, Dec 16, 2015.

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What do you think will happen this summer?

Poll closed Dec 23, 2015.

  1. Rockets will give him a max offer and he'll accept

    16 vote(s)
    10.4%

  2. Someone will offer more than Houston and he'll accept their offer

    43 vote(s)
    27.9%

  3. He'll take less to stay in Houston

    25 vote(s)
    16.2%

  4. He'll take a less to go elsewhere

    11 vote(s)
    7.1%

  5. He'll opt in

    10 vote(s)
    6.5%

  6. He'll be gone by then (trade)

    49 vote(s)
    31.8%
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  1. RV6

    RV6 Contributing Member

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    Seems like it's being brushed off as expected, but was it really?



    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...6/dwight-howard-rockets-free-agency/77434388/
     
    #1 RV6, Dec 16, 2015
  2. Rockets_12

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    #2 Rockets_12, Dec 16, 2015
  3. dream2franchise

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    I fully expect him to opt out for long term security if he finishes the season healthy. No surprise for me.

    I suppose how much he asks for will depend on said health and desire for a championship. Contenders won't be able to offer as much as teams just looking to sell some tickets and be competitive in the short term. Which ever teams those are.
     
    #3 dream2franchise, Dec 16, 2015
  4. RocketsTerps

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    Opting out is a no-brainer. Everyone opts out to get a better and/or longer deal.
     
    #4 RocketsTerps, Dec 16, 2015
  5. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Contributing Member

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    Yes very expected. Makes no sense at all for Howard to opt in financially.

    Whether the Rockets attempt to keep him is another matter. That is a huge unknown and depends on how the rest of the season goes, if we want to completely rebuild, etc
     
    #5 Mr. Clutch, Dec 16, 2015
  6. dragonwill

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    So, will Moray trade him before the Feb. 18 deadline?
     
    #6 dragonwill, Dec 16, 2015
  7. RasaqBoi

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    Ppl will make this news but everyone expected him to opt out anyway for a longer contract (especially with prior injuries, cash in now)
     
    #7 RasaqBoi, Dec 16, 2015
  8. cebu

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    he's a damage product, who cares.
     
    #8 cebu, Dec 16, 2015
  9. Mr. Clutch

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    No team will give up much because he's gonna opt out no matter where he is
     
    #9 Mr. Clutch, Dec 16, 2015
  10. WestendMassive

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    What GM would pay $31.5 million per year for Dwight Howard? He's clearly declining and doesn't appear to be worth half that.
     
    #10 WestendMassive, Dec 16, 2015
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    I doubt anyone will. Prob more than $15 mil tho because the cap is going up so much.

    Also depends on how he looks the rest of the year
     
    #11 Mr. Clutch, Dec 16, 2015
  12. Newlin

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    Whether he opts in or out will probably depend on his health this season. If he misses a lot of games, will teams be lining up to give him a big long term contract? If he falls apart during this season then I would expect him to opt in. If he's relatively healthy then he opts out.
     
    #12 Newlin, Dec 16, 2015
  13. J.R.

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    Goodbye Dwert. Hopefully you go get yourself a championship elsewhere, with better teammates.

    Carried Orlando for years only to break down in the end.
    Then stuck with Kobe Bryant & James Haren.

    I'm sorry it didn't work out here. Best of luck wherever you end up!
     
    #13 J.R., Dec 16, 2015
  14. Raven

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    I hope so. I don't think he's worth what some desperate team is going to offer him. Better to get something now than nothing later.
     
    #14 Raven, Dec 16, 2015
  15. ibm

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    somehow i smell a man crush... :grin:
     
    #15 ibm, Dec 16, 2015
  16. 08kx250f

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    This is going to end bad
     
    #16 08kx250f, Dec 16, 2015
  17. Nook

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    Depends on the team.

    If it is a team like OKC, Miami or Indiana that thinks they can compete for a title WITH Howard, you may get a solid return.

    The question is do the Rockets want to resign him? The cap is going up and they are unlikely to sign anyone better on the open market. Also the clock is ticking until Harden is a free agent or demands a trade. I don't see Harden staying long term.
     
    #17 Nook, Dec 16, 2015
  18. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    The Rockets would regret paying him that, Which is why I think they are trading him now.

    DD
     
    #18 DaDakota, Dec 16, 2015
  19. kjayp

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    Some bottom dweller team whose GM needs to make a splash and put butts in the seats will do it - just on Dwights name alone...
     
    #19 kjayp, Dec 16, 2015
  20. TheRealist137

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    Great. See ya
     
    #20 TheRealist137, Dec 16, 2015
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