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Should we try to sign Eric Gordon this summer, or wait for James Harden in 2013?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LOLatSoccer, Mar 17, 2012.

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  1. LOLatSoccer

    LOLatSoccer Member

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    I personally believe that Eric Gordon may end up in Indiana, it depends if the Pacers sign Hibbert to an extension this summer( although i dont know the Pacers cap situation)


    Harden i think is kinda overrated.. I mean he is a good 3-pointer shooter.. plays above average defense from what i can tell. But can he constantly drive the lane and get to the line over and over. Can he be a clutch player. I dunno... His stats are nice, and effiecent... And Morey would probably target him in 2013.. because he is a Morey type of player.


    Does anybody think James Harden is only putting up stats, because he plays on a loaded team with Durant and Westbrook. I mean he has a 22 PER( but does that mean anything, when he hardly takes any shots)... seems like his numbers are inflated a tad bit
     
    #1 LOLatSoccer, Mar 17, 2012
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    we'll definitely get one of these guys! lol
     
    #2 TheChosenOne, Mar 17, 2012
  3. Egghead

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    James Harden is a very good player, hes not overrated.
     
    #3 Egghead, Mar 17, 2012
  4. JayGoogle

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    Gordon is a RFA isn't he?

    If so I wouldn't get my hopes up.
     
    #4 JayGoogle, Mar 17, 2012
  5. Carl Herrera

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    Harden will get extended. The OKC guys enjoy playing with their Harden.
     
    #5 Carl Herrera, Mar 17, 2012
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    Pretty sure Harden likes where he is at and I've heard he doesn't think highly of Houston. Gordon is more realistic but I don't see either happening.
     
    #6 BrownBeast99, Mar 17, 2012
  7. ThatBoyNick

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    Harden isn't going to sign here, he'll resign with OKC. If they don't resign him he'l resign somewhere more luxurious then houston. Probably with a newly formed super team ( where ever dwight or dwill goes.
     
    #7 ThatBoyNick, Mar 17, 2012
  8. LOLatSoccer

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    What about Ibaka


    OKC cant afford all those guys, and they already have 2 perimeter players (westbrook, and durant) signed to max deals. I think they will keep Ibaka, and let Harden walk.
     
    #8 LOLatSoccer, Mar 17, 2012
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    Where did you hear about his hate for houston?
     
    #9 Sman2k10, Mar 17, 2012
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    Can they keep both Harden and Ibaka though?

    I feel like Ibaka will be a higher priority for them, they have essentially 3 back court players and Ibaka is the only legitimate post presence, not so much on offense yet but that could change.
     
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    yes...
     
    #11 Thefabman, Mar 17, 2012
  12. ThatBoyNick

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    And gordon is nice. I'd imagine we could sign him if we threw him the money he wants plus more, but the question is can we with lowry ( 6'0 ) and gordon ( 6'3 ) win? I'd imagine we'd need to have top notch defensive bigs to be a contender with such a small back court.
     
    #12 ThatBoyNick, Mar 17, 2012
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    It won't matter if NOH wants to keep him. He's a RFA so they'll get to match. Seems like RFA's hardly ever change teams.
     
    #13 JayGoogle, Mar 17, 2012
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    Here is a great plan for 2012 offseason if neither player I mention get extensions. Gordon and Hibbert are both restricted FA's. We will have a ton of money and will have every opportunity to front load a contract or 2. Morey will finally get the chance to be the predator in negotiations, and he will go all out. If they wanted to come here, I could see him signing both to "poison pill" filled contracts. Making it almost impossible for the Pacers and Hornets to match.
     
    #14 robroy77, Mar 17, 2012
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    Nerleans Noel or Shabazz Muhammad in 2013
     
    #15 Kwame, Mar 17, 2012
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    My guess is they will pay what it takes to keep each of these guys. I think they will dump Perkins' salary at some point to save some money.

    As for Gordon, I like him, but what's with his knees? Out all season. Sounds kind of scary.
     
    #16 Carl Herrera, Mar 17, 2012
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    We have no CHANCE at those guys
     
    #17 LOLatSoccer, Mar 17, 2012
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    I doubt Gordon wants to stay in NOLA. Expecting him to accept the qualifying offer and become unrestricted next year.
     
    #18 BleedRocketsRed, Mar 18, 2012
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    Eric Gordon seems very injury prone.
     
    #19 RMGEEGEE, Mar 18, 2012
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    I actually don't think OKC will extend Harden... small market, they can't afford to go deep into the luxury tax. I figure they will trade him for a high 1st rounder or package of cost-controlled youngs and continue to build around Westbrook/Durant.

    I suppose they could trade Westbrook instead, but I don't see it happening.
     
    #20 OremLK, Mar 18, 2012
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