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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikeyharris, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. mikeyharris

    mikeyharris Member

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    Who are some of the player who weren't drafted that you might want the Rockets to take a look at signing?

    I like Dionte Christmas, AJ Abrams, Luke Nevill, Connor Atchley, Leo Lyons, Josh Heytvelt, Paul Delaney, Paul Harris, Lee Cummard, Joe Ingles, Curtis Jerrels, Jerel McNeal, Vyacheslav Kravtsov, Jeff Adrien, John Bryant, Chris Johnson, Brandon Costner, Josh Carter, Kevin Rogers, and Alade Aminu
     
  2. The Rock MVP

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    After watching Abrams and Atchley all year being a longhorn....Abrams seems to have a chance to prove himself
     
  3. Strawman

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    Alade Aminu and Dionte Christmas. Although, signing Christmas wouldn't be a good idea because we have so many young guards.
     
  4. Xcellerator

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    Josh Heytvelt & Dionte Christmas, please!
    Size and another SG. :)
     
  5. Ashes

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    Christmas in July.
     
  6. worzel gummidge

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    Rockets:
    Brooks, Lowry
    McGrady, Barry, (Taylor)
    Battier, White, (Budinger)
    Scola, Landry, Cook
    Yao, Hayes, Dorsey


    SL roster:
    Barerra
    Taylor, Newley
    Budinger, White
    Leunen
    Dorsey

    Agents looking at team needs might think the Rockets are good team to showcase a big man. Maybe a 7 footer like Luke Nevill will agree to play fot the Rockets SL team?
     
  7. HTR99

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    A.J. Abrams can definitely put points on the board but doubt he'll be signed as he is under 6 feet and we already, for the time being, have AB who is 6 feet. We're a team looking to avoid short position players as we already seem to have a premium on them. I love our guys but we do need height which AJ doesn't have.
     
  8. Egghead

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    doubt we go after any since Budinger nor Taylor have guaranteed contracts....
     
  9. worzel gummidge

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    Second rounders aren't guaranteed contracts. Morey said in the press conference that they might ask Taylor and Budinger to head overseas if they don't make the roster.
     
  10. Mr Dooley

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    hi guys,

    ive seen joe ingles play several times and he is very smooth on offense. worth a spot in the SL team or training camp. needs a bit more strength to compete on D, but is deff worth a look.

    Mr Dooley
     
  11. Aznoob

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    I want Christmas.
     
  12. AB#0

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    Lyons isn't a bad player. Can spread the floor at the 4 and can shoot.
     
  13. Microfridge

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    Forgot Ron there, whom I believe is Rockets' top priority this summer.

    I, as a Longhorns fan, would love to see Connor Atchley in action in summer league, hopefully for the Rockets. He's long, atheletic, and has a pretty sweet shot and a good weak-side shot blocker. He may not be NBA material, but I'd like to give him a chance to work out and showcase what he can do at the pro level.
     
  14. worzel gummidge

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    Unsigned, not on Rockets roster.
     
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    Our team seriously needs to be looking at Nevill, Ademinu, Heytvelt and decide which one would be the best defender and rebounder/shot blocker if we want to compete with the bigger teams like L.A., Cleveland.....
     
  16. Microfridge

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    I know, but I just cannot fathom him not being on the Rockets' roster next season.

    Anyways, carry on
     
  17. kc-rocks99

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    Look for backup BIGS (undrafted) -Heytvelt, any skilled euro >7 ft.
    or get Camby.
     
  18. BimaThug

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    Luke Nevill would be a good pickup for the summer league team. If he plays well, give the guy a training camp invite.

    One guy who I think will catch on with a team and have a decent career is Paul Harris. Dude is built like a mack truck. He's a 6-3 version of Ron Artest. An absolute NBA-level lockdown defender. Some of the top prospects wanted nothing to do with him in pre-draft workouts. If not for the Rockets' selections of Taylor and Budinger, I would totally be for the Rockets signing Harris to the roster. Still, a summer league invite would be nice.
     
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    Nevill would be fine.I don't know who Paul Harris is,why would someone avoid him unless he the reputation of being a cancer?
     
  20. Shaud

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    Paul Harris should have went back for his senior year. Didn't even get drafted smh.

    Eric Devendorf left early too and did not get drafted.

    Wow
     

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