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Marcus Thornton agrees to deal with Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketpower2, Jul 12, 2015.

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Do you like the signing of Marcus Thornton to a one-year, vet minimum deal?

  1. YES

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  2. NO

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  1. Mprice

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    I'm hoping it's just you.
     
    #121 Mprice, Jul 12, 2015
  2. saleem

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    I like the move. How much is the minimum in this case?
     
    #122 saleem, Jul 12, 2015
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    I'm hoping it's just me too lol.
     
    #123 RedRising14, Jul 12, 2015
  4. ThatBoyNick

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    He will provide what Terry did last year, except on a minimum deal and while being 10 years younger. Solid signing, I expect him to be apart of our rotation. If we don't trade for another point, he could be our backup point next season.
     
    #124 ThatBoyNick, Jul 12, 2015
  5. I'm Tom Brady

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    So do I, like Ariza, Terry, etc.

    Good signing though
     
    #125 I'm Tom Brady, Jul 12, 2015
  6. Williamson

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    Wow. I didn't see this move coming. I can't recall hearing Thornton's name mentioned once around here. Was he even in Basketballholic's sig?
     
    #126 Williamson, Jul 12, 2015
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    Can he guard one's?
     
    #127 KDavis, Jul 12, 2015
  8. Fantasma Negro

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    More like a set up move, this move means Nick Johnson is getting traded soon, which means a move for a point guard is coming. Looking like Lawson or Rubio
     
    #128 Fantasma Negro, Jul 12, 2015
  9. malakas

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    It doesn't solve our primary need of playmaking. I'm not impressed with this signing at all.
     
    #129 malakas, Jul 12, 2015
  10. Pen15clubber

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    Lol! #valuefreeagents
     
    #130 Pen15clubber, Jul 12, 2015
  11. Fantasma Negro

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    Yes and no. Jet? Yes, Curry? No
     
    #131 Fantasma Negro, Jul 12, 2015
  12. Pen15clubber

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    What's the downside of the signing
     
    #132 Pen15clubber, Jul 12, 2015
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    well Nick Johnson's value is only the contract he has to match salaries at this point so I'm not so sure he will be necessarilly included.
     
    #133 malakas, Jul 12, 2015
  14. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Low risk, High reward

    I'd like to see small ball units of Bev, Thornton, Harden, Ariza and Howard
     
    #134 FTW Rockets FTW, Jul 12, 2015
  15. finsraider

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    And we got him for the minimum. How is this not a great deal?

    If the Rockets can find a quality PG that can run an offense, they've effectively fixed the fundamental flaws of this team. The next step would be upgrading, ie signing/trading for a 3rd star.
     
    #135 finsraider, Jul 12, 2015
  16. I'm Tom Brady

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    How about a primary need of MAKING WIDE OPEN SHOTS

    Some of you aren't looking at this the right way
     
    #136 I'm Tom Brady, Jul 12, 2015
  17. malakas

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    gave a roster spot to marcus thornton???:grin:

    I would prefer much more to give it to Huertas.
     
    #137 malakas, Jul 12, 2015
  18. Pen15clubber

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    I feel like roster spots will be wide open when we tried 3-4 dudes
     
    #138 Pen15clubber, Jul 12, 2015
  19. malakas

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    here's news TOM BRADY. If you want your players to hit their wide open shots you must go find a playmaker. Do you understand? Now go read the grantland article to educate yourself.

    And ppl are wondering " why when players join the rockets their 3% drop"?? Its not rocket science.
     
    #139 malakas, Jul 12, 2015
  20. finsraider

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    For a backup 2 guard, that is absolutely fine. You don't need someone "locked" into that spot. Guards that provide scoring off the bench are relatively easy to find year to year.
     
    #140 finsraider, Jul 12, 2015
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