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Rockets signing Gary Payton II to 3 year deal

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketpower2, Jun 23, 2016.

  1. rocketpower2

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston Rockets will sign undrafted free agent Gary Payton II to three-year deal, league sources inform <a href="https://twitter.com/clevelanddotcom">@clevelanddotcom</a>.</p>&mdash; Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/746195793556574209">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  2. Cashmoney

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    Finally some good news.
     
  3. BossHogg713

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    Wow. He's probably better than both of our picks.
     
  4. Houston79Astro

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    Dude can dunk... Kevin Johnson 2.0?
     
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    Awesome - I wanted him with the second pick .
     
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    That's for me the best news of the day for the Rockets.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great, great player. Great get by <a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">@dmorey</a>. Will have chance to get work his way into earning roster spot. <a href="https://t.co/REEFYyaB5V">https://t.co/REEFYyaB5V</a></p>&mdash; Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/746196039871299584">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good PG, good rebounder for his position and size. Will have chance to earn himself spot on roster and rotation. <a href="https://t.co/REEFYyaB5V">https://t.co/REEFYyaB5V</a></p>&mdash; Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/746196299121188868">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    Wow i just said the Rockets should sign him now lol

    Great news!
     
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    He's better than Demetrius Jackson.
     
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    lmao. Morey sure is quick. Minutes after the draft is over, he signs a player.
     
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    now thats a move I actually like.


    can be an elite defender in the league like his daddy was. Not a good offensive player though.
     
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    Seppuku delayed...
     
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    Damn. Assuming/hoping years 2 and 3 are team options with, at most, partial guarantees.
     
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    I think he was the best player not drafted. Great job Murray.
     
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    What are the rules for deals with undrafted players?
     
  18. delta69er

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    I like it! (Clyde voice)
     
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    Anyone still remember John Locus' kid played how many games in Rockets uniform?
     
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