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Eurohoops: Bucks, Pelicans negotiating with Rockets for Kostas Papanikolaou

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Jul 12, 2013.

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  1. xiki

    xiki Contributing Member

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    Thanks. Hustle points!
     
    #101 xiki, Jul 14, 2013
  2. hooroo

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    I've seen these deadline buyouts mentioned a few times over the years. I think it's usually just a set date where the player has to show a NBA contract to their club otherwise they're locked in for that season. That said the player/NBA team can still negotiate for a release after this deadline.

    Though with the limited shelf life of playing careers. If he really does want to come over now. The right thing would be to trade him to a team who are able to accommodate him.
     
    #102 hooroo, Jul 14, 2013
  3. Mirri3000

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    Right thing my ass... We are trying to build a championship roster. You don't trade players to accommodate them, you trade players to accommodate you. He plays overseas another year then plays for the Rockets, or plays overseas for his career.
     
    #103 Mirri3000, Jul 14, 2013
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    [contra.gr]Papanikolaou to be brought over next year

    http://www.contra.gr/Basketball/USA/NBA/o-xaoyarnt-frenarei-ton-papanikolaoy.2333955.html

    It's a Greek source, so let me translate the article here.

    Not a lot of news or something one couldn't already figure out by themselves, but I figured somebody might be interested.
     
    #104 Akkuron, Jul 16, 2013
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  5. rocketsballin

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    that sucks, we need someone like him off the bench. but assuming jamees and parsons play more defense then it can wait. good to the front office has confidence in him. he's nba ready and has perfect size for a sf.
     
    #105 rocketsballin, Jul 16, 2013
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    Nice find. Thanks for sharing. It's always good to be updated with Rox's foreign stashes.
     
    #106 cyntil8ing, Jul 16, 2013
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    #107 larsv8, Jul 16, 2013
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    Excellent find, OP! I'm eager for any news about this kid, and look forward to him joining the team after this season. Thanks for the info. :)-
     
    #108 Deckard, Jul 16, 2013
  9. texanskan

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    I wish we could bring him and Llull over now.
     
    #109 texanskan, Jul 16, 2013
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    Yeah, me too. This guy's resume is impressive.

    Little bits of info that other Rox fans might find interesting:

    - Kostas Papanikolaou's team (Olympiacos) was the one that beat Llull's (Real Madrid) team at the Euroleague championships. Nice to know that we have players in both teams that're studs.

    - Both Llull and Papanikolaou should be free to sign by 2014. Llull has mentioned in past interviews that he wishes to win the Euroleague before being more receptive to entering the NBA. Let's hope he wins it next so that we'd have a better chance at signing him.

    - Papanikolaou is team mates with polarizing former Rox player Vasilis Spanoulis.
     
    #110 cyntil8ing, Jul 16, 2013
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    Llull and Kostas or Reggie W. and Casspi Upgrades... They way I see it the Rockets will want to upgrade Reggie Williams and Casspi and if Asik is traded for a pf then upgrade backup center spot. That's about it. So Kostas could already be our upgrade for Casspi. And Llull an upgrade for Reggie W. maybe.
     
    #111 Old Man Rock, Jul 16, 2013
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    #112 tallanvor, Jul 16, 2013
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    We're already loaded at the SF spot, and from what I hear, this guy doesn't have the muscle to bang with NBA PF's. Unless we trade Parsons or Garcia, Kostas won't get minutes on the team, and D-League would be a demotion for him.
     
    #113 Benchwarmer, Jul 16, 2013
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    Why will a second round rookie must get minutes on the court?
     
    #114 b2bizchina, Jul 16, 2013
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    It might be difficult to convince a young starter and back to back Euroleague champion to come over on a minimum contract to serve as practice fodder. This isn't some "nba or china or food stamps" second round college scrub with no plan B.
     
    #115 Akkuron, Jul 16, 2013
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    If Bucks wants Pap. could Bucks be the 3rd team to land us LA?

    houston in - LA + Leonard
    Por in - Asik + Donuts + 2nd rounder
    bucks - Lin + pap

    dont know if would work by salary wise. or not.
     
    #116 bgp10626, Jul 16, 2013
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    everything i read about this guy makes me think that Morey got a good deal in the TRob trade. On paper, this guy looks special. I'm not trying to over-hype him or anything, but he seems like someone who will really be able to help us next year, as his game appears tailor made for what we want to do offensively. Very glad Houston is holding onto this guy.
     
    #117 Aruba77, Jul 16, 2013
  18. Houst0ne

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    The trade as a whole won't work...u can't get Lamarcus for scraps...and what makes u think thry will give up leonard
     
    #118 Houst0ne, Jul 16, 2013
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    Problem is those guys ask for MLE money; and there isn't enough MLE money to sign both. Im guessing they ask 4 per year per head.
     
    #119 anchel, Jul 16, 2013
  20. anchel

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    Since the arrival of Beverley, and having Canaan right there too, I would go for the greek ahead of Llull.
     
    #120 anchel, Jul 16, 2013
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