@ch44 implied that the trade deal that didn't happen for Wright was Black+Williams. It would have gotten both off the books. And in this instance would have opened up another roster spot which would have been 2 open roster spots after Wright was traded here. That could have allowed the Rockets to add Johnson and bring Bobby Brown back. But, since the trade did not go through that might have sealed it for Bobby. Rockets are likely to cut Black or Williams. @cyberx suggested it would be Black. I have to wonder though, if the Rockets might just cut Williams as he is only 600K guaranteed for next season. That isn't too much dead money. Black, and his salary, being on the books might be helpful "after the draft" as an expiring salary for trade purposes. Also, they could re-sign him with early bird rights if they need to. Doesn't really look like Williams is in the Rockets long term plans. I feel the same with Nanu. He is just a salary at this point.
Capela is basically a younger Brandan Wright. Excellent pickup if/when it happens. 48 mins of above the rim play from PnR action and rim protection between Capela/Wright. Stats from basketball-reference.com Player*****mins***pts*****rebs******blks****FT%****stls****asts***Rb%***Blk%**PER**ORtg**DRtg Capela:*****27.0***14.4****11.1******1.8*****59%*****0.8*****1.0***23.3%***5.9%**25.4***126**101** Wright:******13.6****5.0****3.4*******0.9****64%*****0.5****0.5***14.8%..***6.3%**19.7***124**105** Here is a you tube clip of Wright approx a year ago; notice the above the rim action rolling to rim or after gather.
That video took my to this video below, which was a fun throwback. I think Rockets attempt more long twos in this clip below than they have all of this season.
Yes, he will be a fall back plan if Capela is too steep a price this summer. A temporary band aid sorta speak. Chances are we sign Capela & continue to employ Wright as a backup next season. With Nene of course.
Another prime example why we could use some one like Wright was tonight's game, we tend to struggle against tall athletic bigs, if Wright was playing tonight he would've been serviceable to our needs specifically on defense.
I was actually shocked he was already 30. I remember when the board wanted him back when he was a Mav, I think. It didn't seem that long ago.
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Has anybody gone in depth into the specifics of all the cap maneuvering Morey has done to keep us under the luxury tax? I remember seeing a BimaThug post praising Morey, but I haven't read any actual details.
I know the Rockets DJ is horrible at Toyota Center, but someone let him know to play this when Brandan Wright checks into the game.
