Rockets waive Ryan Kelly

Snow Villiers · Jul 9, 2017

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http://www.ajc.com/sports/basketbal...ks-summer-league-team/deIh7jqaCpScuCZw4KnJ7I/

Ryan Kelly is back with the Hawks after a bizarre two weeks.

Unfortunately, it won’t last.

Kelly had a non-guaranteed contract with the Hawks and was traded to the Rockets last week as they accumulated similar contracts to accommodate the acquisition of Chris Paul. Had the Rockets waived Kelly prior to July 1 he could have re-signed with the Hawks. That did not happen. He was finally waived by the Rockets on Friday.

Kelly joined the Hawks’ entry in the Las Vegas Summer League – in the second half of Sunday’s game after clearing waivers – in what can only be described as a weird transaction. He now must audition for the other NBA teams to try to find a landing spot.

Kelly is in the current predicament because the Rockets did not waive him when it appears was planned.

“We anticipated the way things were going to go I was going to be able to (re-sign with the Hawks),” Kelly said. “It didn’t come to fruition as expected. It’s certainly disappointing because I feel like I’ve built some good relationships (with the Hawks). That’s the nature of the business. People tell you one thing and do other things. I’ve got to go out and show what I can do to 28 other teams.”

“That was a new experience – both physically and mentally,” Kelly said with a smile.

Kelly appeared in just 16 games with the Hawks last season and averaged 1.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.9 minutes. He’s hoping to open some eyes in Las Vegas.

“I didn’t play that much last year,” Kelly said. “It’s an opportunity for people to see me who haven’t seen me in a long time. There haven’t been people banging at the doors because I didn’t play a lot last year. That’s fine. There weren’t a lot of people banging on the door last year and I made a squad.”

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NIKEstrad · Jul 9, 2017

Nice that they're blaming the Rockets... as opposed to his agent agreeing to a guarantee date right before summer league, or maybe the Hawks who gladly took cash consideration instead of holding onto him.

Os Trigonum · Jul 9, 2017

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Continued...because it said I had to shorten it:

So, again, I hate saying "things are fluid" because it's cliched and so safe, but the deal that I would have bet a Dwight Howard 9/10 at the line fell through. I apologize for that, and things that haven't gone our way.

I have great relationships all over the realm of Basketball, but I'm not above apologizing when things I share don't pan out. Do I think I owe an apology each time? Nah.

Why? Before I write a something with legs or a rumor, I go through and select ONLY the ones that have the strongest backing by my relationships. If I posted EVERYTHING I heard, it would be ridiculous. Mind you, I hear all sorts of stuff from around the league, not just the Rockets. So, I try to stick with what Ears(at that moment and previously) seem strongest. That's, I guess, my way of posting allegations with respect to posters and Clutchfans.net

Back to the Same time frame Trade: As the Bulls started ignoring the rockets' FO, we went after our shooter, who depending on who you talk to, was our 2nd choice during the deadline. Morey FIRST wanted a big to fit in MDA's offense (Taj would have.)
Anyway, weeks/month before the deadline I kept mentioning that the Rockets were looking at a certain "SweetLou" to add to the team. I thought that was obvious, and yes, I had fun using it with the similar name of a poster I enjoy reading from: @sweetlou (My favorite poster is Lhutz )That trade ended up being one of the best I've seen Morey pull off in awhile. My point: I told you what my Ears were saying, but a month or two before. *Both in sig and in posts.

Again, I'm not looking for praise. If anything, I feel like I'm addressing ANY frustration towards the Ears/Info/Developing(s) I hear and share.

So, again, when I'm not completely accurate (happens), I guess it's easy to go at me instead of the people in control of player movement. Just understand, I reported what I heard, it was legitimate (or I wouldn't bother) and it happened. But, maybe not on your preferred time frame.

I'll clarify that point to FREEBIRDS---A term I use often for many, many, many, many reasons. When I used that term last season, maybe before and thereafter, I attempted to leave the cryptic alone (risky) and gave you guys teams with bird-related logos. From there, I became more specific about guys who wanted out. I knew about our quest for EGO and Fly Ry for awhile. I just didn't name them immediately for reasons mentioned above. Freebirds also referred to the IMPLOSION on the Hawks (birds) and as you know, we were after Paul Milsap for awhile, including this offseason. We were on his list, but it didn't work out. You can blame me, again, but as I was told by a person close to Paul, we had a great chance at Sap. And about that implosion, Dwight Howard was dumped, and as you all predicted by experience, it was because he hated sharing the floor with Dwight. That locker room was a mess early on as Dwight believed it was his "team" again because of his ATL connect. (not important, sorry...just good story told)

There are many FREEBIRDs from the past that I've mentioned (and many right now) but I'll reiterate the FreeBird we acquired named Josh Smith, JSmoov, WCF Savior if you may. I mentioned him a few times as a FreeBird who wanted out of the lights and bench, but I finally said the Smithsonian to be as direct as I could without harming my ties or our chances by accidentally leaking something online. As you know, Clutchfans is the, deservedly, number one fan site online and so many press, players, agents, etc read from here. No, I don't know....
Anyway, JSmoove came in and had a great run for us, both times. Because he's overseas, I can say this without hurting anyone. I know Josh personally. In an exchange 2-3 weeks before he was sent here (on a favor really), I communicated with him and he said that he was being let loose. He was happy, but nervous because he didn't know where at the time. Other offers, I suppose. Then, a few days before, I get a text that says, "I'm back in the H, my ____(sic)!!!!" That's how that FREEBIRD ended up back here.

There are plenty of things I could address in the context of FRAUDMAN, but, here's the last funny one:

@ROXTXIA will tell you about a jinx I developed during the times where I had Ears telling me that we were close to acquiring Noah and Jarrett Jack. Shortly after I suggested this and some news corps mentioned ideas...both guys had season-ending injuries. I'm very superstitious, so I refused to be so direct. BTW, @ROXTXIA, nothing but love. Thanks for your kinds words, time after time.

As for this current offseason, I've been a mix of cryptic (you should understand why to a point) and direct. My sig is an easy way to look at what my EARS are discussing in SERIOUS contexts. As I have mentioned, my health is not great. I'm fighting hard. Things were supposed to improve, but I hit a complication. That sig is my well, lazier way, of what I've done previously. Everything on there has been/or is relevant with legs, even if the legs are shorter than others. (That sounded inappropriate)

This is not just Bill Ingram ****..excuse my language. I have not come back to Melo thread one through 10,00 because I'm waiting for...a few things. But this board is crazy intelligent. You all do enough research to decipher possibilities and knock down the BS. I'll just say this. After Hayward, every team is waiting on the Melo stuff. Sure, other signings are happening, but Melo is Melo. Today is supposed to be significant, but it may not be...(not necess. that he's coming here today...)

This post is probably not necessary, but I've seen a few grenades at me, so I'll play a little bit.

I'll just end with this: I have never once said that I am an insider. I don't believe I have ever started a thread with "Sources say..." or "My sources tell me that...". I am not Woj/Sham. I am not in the same, AWESOME realm of Clutch/Will. I am not in the same circle as CyberX, who is comfortable being known as the BBS Insider. Even StevieRebel (correct me if I'm wrong) could be an insider for all I know. JR is on top of EVERYTHING and @BimaThug well, he should be signed to the Rockets or ESPN because the guy's understanding of ball and finances is impeccable. BTW, @BimaThug sent me an amazing message about NeNe's previous contract issue. Ne will never come out and say it, but he was pissed, even though he was told early on that the Rox would try to quickly resolve. STILL, he began listening to ears. And lord, lord, lord, Lauren in her high-pitched, Real Housewives of Denver voice was thrilled with the Rockets.

TL/DR: The NBA is crazy. Codman reports what's true. Sometimes it doesn't work. You have the right to hate, but consider your own cognition.

I'll be up for a little bit, but just know this:

I love ya'll. I mean that.

I've received some amazing messages about my health that have really meant a lot to me. I printed them out and I read them when I worry about time. In terms of basketball, I could read this board all day, from the intelligent discussion, banter, disagreements, HILARIOUS pictures, Clutch/Fam's podcasts, CyberThreads, Underrated posts by Will and JR, Ricky freakin' Rubio, thread dedicated to JLin, People stalking Melo's flights, reading the hangout's epic thread about some guy and his plans to meet with an escort from backpage, arguing about DMo (BTW, he should take AD/Boogie's minutes...he has his rights), hoping DocRocket returns one day, etc. There's so much more...so yeah, it's all love.

Even with the hate, I'm thankful for all of it. And, I'm thankful for Clutch for allowing me to post here.

Thanks for reading, if you had the time for an essay.

Pardon the many errors. I can't see much of anything.

In my fashion, here is your currently discussed thinking going on in the leauge:

XXXXXXXOOOOOOO ≥ and ≤ product of Sieve of Eratosthenes. Get on it...it's easy.
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well those two posts are the most impressive thing I've read all day.

AggieRocketFan96 · Jul 9, 2017

Codman,
Get well!

Longtime lurker here, not much of a poster but have always greatly appreciated your info. Wish the hostility didn't exist so much, feel like this board gets cheated from hearing even more info (especially the crazy proposals that don't transpire) from you.

Here's to health to you and respect from this board.

Brown Lost It · Jul 9, 2017

Rockets waive ryan....

Wait what.....oh

don grahamleone · Jul 9, 2017

Codman said: ↑

I've received some amazing messages about my health that have really meant a lot to me. I printed them out and I read them when I worry about time. In terms of basketball, I could read this board all day, from the intelligent discussion, banter, disagreements, HILARIOUS pictures, Clutch/Fam's podcasts, CyberThreads, Underrated posts by Will and JR, Ricky freakin' Rubio, thread dedicated to JLin, People stalking Melo's flights, reading the hangout's epic thread about some guy and his plans to meet with an escort from backpage, arguing about DMo (BTW, he should take AD/Boogie's minutes...he has his rights), hoping DocRocket returns one day, etc. There's so much more...so yeah, it's all love.

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*sniff* *sniff* No room in your heart for unsorted? *sniff*

don grahamleone · Jul 9, 2017

Codman said: ↑

XXXXXXXOOOOOOO ≥ and ≤ product of Sieve of Eratosthenes. Get on it...it's easy.
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Coaching is greater than or equal to and less than or equal to finding prime spots/players?

3 7 13 (all prime numbers and the numbers of Paul, Harden, and Melo)

zcarenow · Jul 11, 2017

only bad thing is that we weren't able to take advantage of his contract for use in another trade(melo or anyone else we plan on getting).

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