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Free Agent Target: Cam Johnson (RFA)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by larsv8, Apr 17, 2023.

  1. larsv8

    larsv8 Contributing Member

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    6-8 SF / PF
    27 years old
    - 39% Career 3pt %, was showing the ability to hit over 40% in Phoenix.
    - 60% Career TS %
    - Above Average Defender
    - Nice Screen Roller
    - Finishes well around the rim
    - Will likely need to offer 25m+ to prevent Brklyn from matching due to tax concerns.
    - Anything that hurts Brk, is better for our future picks.




     
  2. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    Yes, please.
     
  3. Le$$

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    Nets will match, but if you over pay they probably wont lol.
     
  4. MaxRider

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    He's an upgrade over KJ but how much are you willing to pay? If we end up drafting Wemby or Miller or Walker. Then there is a lot of overlap at forward spot. What if we get Scoot? Maybe, but much rather sign Harden. Then Harden can a mentor for Scoot.
     
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  5. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.
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    Would be a great addition with his shooting... but any free agent comes with the caveat of "depends on who we draft".

    What if we just landed Brandon Miller #3?
     
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  6. vjohnson

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    We need legit shooters and he is one, bring him in
     
  7. Aruba77

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    Pay him. Kidnap him. Lock him up in an HPD holding cell. He’s a perfect target for this team. Get er done!
     
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    Catch-n-Shoot 3P% 22/23 regular season
    Cameron Johnson........41.5%
    James Harden..............41.5%
    KPj.................................43.5%
    Torrey Craig...................40.%
    Jalen Green...................35.1%

    We would be contenders day one......assists everywhere
     
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  9. SamFisher

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    Logjam?
     
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  10. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    he's not as young as most people think. that being said I'm happy to steal him from the nets if possible.
     
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    yes

    harden ain't com'n
     
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  12. CXbby

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    Obvious play is to overpay him, maybe 3 year max deal. Not only do you get a very good player but screwing over the Nets means you also increase the value of the Nets picks.
     
  13. xtruroyaltyx

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    This the one
     
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  14. lakersuck2

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    I really like his game. Even though he's old, he's already at the super role player kind of level. Give him a front loaded max or something like that so that the Nets wouldn't be able to match but his contract gets more reasonable over time.
     
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    Easily the guy I want most this off-season out of the non-stars.
     
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    Nice piece. We'd have to unload Jae'Sean and we could possibly package him with picks for a trade for Jaylen Brown down the road.
     
  17. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    From what I’m reading, the Nets will be just over the tax with a 17 mil or so cap hold for Cam Johnson. So, if we offer him a big contract — say a three year max with an option — I think the Nets would have a really hard time matching.
     
  18. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    I'm going to say I would not have the draft affect trying to sign Cam Johnson. If the Rockets get Nick Nurse as coach, I'm sure he could figure out a way to use Jabari, Eason, Cam, and Miller.
     
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    We don't need young, he is 27...that is perfect.

    DD
     
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    I think he’d be a great fit and if you are around or under 25 mil there’s a good shot he’s going to hold decent trade value. Would like to see a lot of lineups with him and Tari at the 3/4. I like KJ but we can’t be too sentimental… if we can upgrade we should.

    Not sure what kind of off-season KJM is going to have but hard to see him taking a huge leap. I think KJ would fit great on a contender that needs a guy like him. The Rockets probably need more from their starting 3 at this point.
     

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