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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by justtxyank, Jul 3, 2017.

  1. mockster

    mockster Member

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    How recent is this??.
     
  2. daywalker02

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    Smith posted this recently on his Instagram, the pic could be older but his desire to return to the league is fairly recent.
     
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  3. Carl Herrera

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    The Rockets are likely done hunting for now. The freezer is full and the woods are empty.
     
  4. Milos

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    I'm still waiting to see what happens with RFA JaMychal Green in Memphis
    Not as a piece here, but the ramifications on the roster if he returns as expected
    Either Doc or Cod alluded to keeping an eye on this situation ...

    I think it's related to Tyreke Evans
    He signed a bargain deal for 1yr at only $3.3M

    They swapped ZBo & Vince with Kings for Zeke & McLemore
    Jeff Green left, but they drafted Rabb
    They also have yet to bring back Green or Tony Allen

    Once Parsons is out injured again, this team is razor thin, even with JaMychal in the fold:
    Gasol / Wright / Martin
    Green / Davis / Rabb
    Parsons / Ennis / Daniels
    Evans / Daniels / Selden
    Conley / Harrison / Baldwin

    If either Gasol or Conley miss any chunk of games, they could fall deep into the lotto as Twolves & Nuggets pass them by
    Tyreke Evans could be a great deadline pickup for a young non-rotation piece like Onuaku if Grizz are in tank mode and playing youngsters
    Similar to the situation which allowed us to pick up LouWill for Brewer last year

    Evans could be another Smoove-type reclamation project that might pay big dividends in the playoffs
    He could become Paul's primary backup at PG, bringing size, penetration and scoring as a hybrid Point Forward off the bench
    And he could still play a lot at 3, allowing Harden to spend less time there in small-ball lineups

    Just imagine this new lineup when teams try to go super small:
    Melo
    Harden
    Reke
    EGo
    CP3

    Those 5 can match buckets with anybody, GS included
     
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  5. mockster

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    I'd gladly take josh smith as some insurance. Hell he could even play some small minutes. If nothing else he could be a good defender.

    Feel like smith really has some potential he just doesn't know how to use it
     
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  6. YOLO

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    some potential at this stage of his career? not likely
     
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  7. ilias

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    Luke Babbitt and Gerald Green for more 3s. Stuckey is around too, he used to be decent.
     
  8. craguin

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    [ESPN - Bobby Marks (update)]
    Key free agents still available include Deron Williams, Ian Clark, Tony Allen, Rodney Stuckey, Anthony Morrow, Jason Terry, Gerald Green, Shabazz Muhammad, JaMychal Green (restricted), Nikola Mirotic (restricted), Michael Beasley, Dante Cunningham, Lavoy Allen, Kris Humphries, David Lee, Luke Babbitt, Nerlens Noel (restricted), Mason Plumlee (restricted), Alex Len (restricted) and Andrew Bogut. Average roster spots per team is 15.5 (including guaranteed, non-guaranteed, 2 way and FA cap holds).

    [Sun-Sentinel - Ira Winderman - July 28, 2017] NBA free agents: The Class of 2017 (Updated)
    Top available: Nerlens Noel (R), Tony Allen, Shabazz Muhammad, Nikola Mirotic (R), JaMychal Green (R), Boris Diaw, Ian Clark, Monta Ellis, Mason Plumlee (R), Donatas Motiejunas, David Lee, Mike Dunleavy, Anthony Morrow, Leandro Barbosa, Aaron Brooks, Randy Foye, Gerald Green, Ty Lawson, Brandon Rush, Derrick Williams, Deron Williams, Kris Humphries, Gerald Henderson, Michael Beasley, Beno Udrih.

    Atlanta Hawks: Jose Calderon (signed with Cavaliers), Jamal Crawford (signed with Timberwolves), Mike Dunleavy, Tim Hardaway Jr. (signed with Knicks), Kris Humphries, Ersan Ilyasova (signed with Hawks), Paul Millsap (signed with Nuggets), Mike Muscala (signed with Hawks), Thabo Sefolosha (signed with Jazz).

    Boston Celtics: Gerald Green, Demetrius Jackson (signed with Rockets), Jonas Jerebko (signed with Jazz), Amir Johnson (signed with 76ers), Jordan Mickey, Kelly Olynyk (signed with Heat), James Young, Tyler Zeller.

    Brooklyn Nets: Randy Foye, Archie Goodwin, K.J. McDaniels.

    Charlotte Hornets: Brian Roberts (signed to play in Greece), Ramon Sessions (signed with Knicks), Christian Wood, Briante Weber.

    Chicago Bulls: Michael Carter-Williams (signed with Hornets), Isaiah Canaan, Cristiano Felicio (signed with Bulls), Joffrey Lauvergne (signed with Spurs), Nikola Mirotic (R), Anthony Morrow, Rajon Rondo (signed with Pelicans).

    Cleveland Cavaliers: Dahntay Jones, James Jones (retired), Kyle Korver (signed with Cavaliers), Deron Williams, Derrick Williams.

    Dallas Mavericks: Nerlens Noel (R), Dirk Nowitzki (signed with Mavericks).

    Denver Nuggets: Danilo Gallinari (signed with Clippers), Roy Hibbert, Mike Miller, Mason Plumlee (R).

    Detroit Pistons: Reggie Bullock (signed with Pistons), Aron Baynes (signed with Celtics), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (signed with Lakers), Michael Gbinije, Beno Udrih.

    Golden State Warriors: Matt Barnes, Ian Clark, Stephen Curry (signed with Warriors), Kevin Durant (signed with Warriors), Andre Iguodala (signed with Warriors), Shaun Livingston (signed with Warriors), JaVale McGee (signed with Warriors), James Michael McAdoo (R), Zaza Pachulia (signed with Warriors), David West (signed with Warriors).

    Houston Rockets: Bobby Brown (signed with Rockets), Ryan Kelly, Nene (signed with Rockets), Troy Williams (signed with Rockets).

    Indiana Pacers: Lavoy Allen, Aaron Brooks, Rakeem Christmas, Monta Ellis, C.J. Miles (signed with Raptors), Georges Niang, Jeff Teague (signed with Timberwolves).

    Los Angeles Clippers: Alan Anderson, Brandon Bass, Raymond Felton (signed with Thunder), Blake Griffin (signed with Clippers), Darrun Hilliard, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (signed with Rockets), Paul Pierce, J.J. Redick (signed with 76ers), Marreese Speights (signed with Magic), Kyle Wiltjer.

    Los Angeles Lakers: Tarik Black (signed with Rockets), Tyler Ennis, Thomas Robinson, Metta World Peace, Nick Young (signed with Warriors).

    Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Allen, Vince Carter (signed with Kings), JaMychal Green (R), Zach Randolph (signed with Kings), Wayne Selden (signed with Grizzlies).

    MIAMI HEAT: Luke Babbitt, Udonis Haslem (signed with Heat), James Johnson (signed with Heat), Willie Reed (signed with Clippers), Dion Waiters (signed with Heat).

    Milwaukee Bucks: Michael Beasley, Tony Snell (signed with Bucks), Jason Terry.

    Minnesota Timberwolves: Omri Casspi (signed with Warriors), Jordan Hill, Shabazz Muhammad, Adreian Payne, Nikola Pekovic, Brandon Rush.

    New Orleans Pelicans: Quinn Cook, Dante Cunningham, Jrue Holiday (signed with Pelicans), Donatas Motiejunas, Alex Toupane (sign to play in Lithuania).

    New York Knicks: Ron Baker (signed with Knicks), Justin Holiday (signed with Bulls), Maurice Ndour, Marshall Plumlee, Derrick Rose (signed with Cavaliers), Sasha Vujacic.

    Oklahoma City Thunder: Norris Cole, Nick Collison (signed with Thunder), Taj Gibson (signed with Timberwolves), Andre Roberson (signed with Thunder).

    Orlando Magic: Jeff Green (signed with Cavaliers), Jodie Meeks (signed with Wizards), Damjan Rudez, C.J. Watson, Stephen Zimmerman.

    Philadelphia 76ers: Gerald Henderson, Alex Poythress (R), Sergio Rodriguez (agreed to play in Russia), Tiago Splitter.

    Phoenix Suns: Leandro Barbosa, Alex Len (R), Ronnie Price, Alan Williams (signed with Suns).

    Portland Trail Blazers: Festus Ezeli.

    Sacramento Kings: Arron Afflalo (signed with Magic), Darren Collison (signed with Pacers), Tyreke Evans (signed with Grizzlies), Langston Galloway (signed with Pistons), Rudy Gay (signed with Spurs), Ty Lawson, Anthony Tolliver (signed with Pistons), Ben McLemore (signed with Grizzlies).

    San Antonio Spurs: Joel Anthony, Dewayne Dedmon (signed with Hawks), Pau Gasol (signed with Spurs), Manu Ginobili (signed with Spurs), David Lee, Patty Mills (signed with Spurs), Jonathon Simmons (signed with Magic).

    Toronto Raptors: Justin Hamilton (signed to play in China), Serge Ibaka (signed with Raptors), Kyle Lowry (signed with Raptors), Patrick Patterson (signed with Thunder), P.J. Tucker (signed with Rockets).

    Utah Jazz: Boris Diaw, Gordon Hayward (signed with Celtics), George Hill (signed with Kings), Joe Ingles (signed with Jazz), Shelvin Mack (signed with Magic), Jeff Withey.

    Washington Wizards: Bojan Bogdanovic (signed with Pacers), Trey Burke (R), Brandon Jennings (signed to play in China), Otto Porter Jr. (signed with Wizards).

    Out of NBA at end of 2016-17: Lou Amundson, Chris Andersen, Anthony Bennett, Keith Benson, Steve Blake, Andrew Bogut, Matt Bonner, Markel Brown, Caron Butler, Rasual Butler, Will Bynum, Dionte Christmas, Tony Douglas, Cleanthony Early, Perry Ellis, Alonzo Gee, P.J. Hairston, Manny Harris, Kirk Hinrich, R.J. Hunter, Jarrett Jack, Pierre Jackson, Terrence Jones, D.J. Kennedy, Damion Lee, John Lucas III, Kendall Marshall, Ray McCallum, Mitch McGary, Jordan McRae, Gary Neal, Steve Novak, Phil Pressey, Robert Sacre, Larry Sanders, Luis Scola, Josh Smith, Greg Stiemsma, Amar'e Stoudemire, Rodney Stuckey, Jared Sullinger, Jason Thompson, Greivis Vasquez, Charlie Villanueva, C.J. Wilcox, Dorell Wright, Tony Wroten.

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    (R) -- Restricted free agent, with current team holding right to match outside offers.
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    ;)
     
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    Damn, shots fired. DMo not a key FA, but Luke Babbitt is :D
     
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    Who is the biggest surprise unrestricted on that list? Shabazz? Beasley? Green? Lee?
     
  11. Kendrick Lamar

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    I would gladly take Beasley back.
     
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    I know it's nearly impossible, but Len on this team would be bananas.
     
  13. finsraider

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    I think we get Deron....good fit as a 4th guard.
     
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    I'd think he'd rather go somewhere that he can get minutes. For a 4th (non-playing) guard, Jason Terry fits the bill
     
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    pretty much defines a player with absolutely nothing left. Too bad for him (too bad, I don't care about D-Will).
     
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    LUKE BABBITT?????
     
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    Ariza looks like he's wearing the Nike Air Vapormax in Triple Black. Two variants of this shoe were released, March 26th 2017 (first Vapormax introduced on Air Max Day 2017) and another June 20th 2017. He likely wouldn't be hanging with him practicing during the season. Although it is possible Ariza had these shoes slightly before release to general public, this picture most likely is from this summer taking their schedules into consideration.
     
  19. HTX Ninja

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    After we trade Anderson and filler for Melo, we sign Josh Smith to back him up:D
     
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  20. tycoonchip

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    The Rockets have always been Bargain hunting. We've been bargain hunting since the tandem of Morey and Les took over. Of course that is until we find a one dimensional sharpshooting power forward. Then we throw all the big bucks at him. Poor Bullard. He would have been loaded if he signed with Morey.
     
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