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Sources: Kevin Love has been added on Rockets list

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by cyberx, May 16, 2019.

  1. ApacheWarrior

    ApacheWarrior Member

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    Yes, and I believe Kevin has been dealing with anxiety issues this past year. Meds are better nowadays, but
    risky for a team dealing with a small Harden/CP3 window of opportunity to win that championship.
     
  2. Le$$

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    why would kevin love come to houston? He hates south. But more than anything why would this benefit houston, for a player who is probably past his prime now, in a decline, as his numbers are down. You dont trade capela for him. He is not worth it. He on a 5 year deal 25 mil a year,thats another 125 mil contract, he rides the pine too much, and is not what you call a reliable player anymore... If he was going anywhere it probably be Lakers as a 4th option.
     
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    @ this point saying they added world champion Kevin love to a list is like 'queer eye for a straight guy'.
     
  4. DaBeard

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    If we had Kevin Love we would have beaten the Warriors this year
     
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    Would he have even played?
     
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    Judging from the prices, more like a Ferrari and a Bugatti.
     
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    Thank you. Hope life is good with you :)

    I can't count the amount of times I wrote about the Rockets seriously looking at Love, both blatantly and semi-cryptically ("Love is Love."/ XO ) The flame throwers came quickly, but CyberX is correct. KLove can be had and with the health turnaround EGo has had here, he'd be a GREAT piece in our lineup.

    Jimmy could have been ours, as I mentioned long ago, but they wanted Tuck. James would be livid. Allegedly, we came back with the ton of picks, Ego and Ne, but we were asked to take on Dieng's contract.

    I like Chris Paul here. We just need him to be a pg to set everyone up and hit the occasional jumper. Steve Nash numbers 15/9

    There's a couple of guys to be had after the losses this post-season. Toronto is going to be busy...that's a given.

    Love ya'll

    Cod
     
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    I wonder if one of them is Siakam :D
     
  9. CometsWin

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    Looking forward to KLove getting crossed over time and again on defense and then getting injured. Chris Paul can then sit next to him on the bench once he gets injured. Great job Morey.
     
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  10. Vivi

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    Look at it this way, you can choose to watch Love getting crossed over for all the game or watch the same thing happen to Capela/Faried/Nene...at least might make some shots :D
     
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    Nobody can beat Golden State. Only two teams have stretched them past 5 games in the playoffs the past few years: Houston and Clippers.
     
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    Thank you sir.

    And life is always good brother.

    Always good to hear from you brother and appreciate every little tidbit you provide us with.

    #CODBOMB
     
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    Howdy and here's hoping it's a good day for you!

    TF says he wants all the starters back; TF says he wants changes. Huh? If a (same) deal was either/or Jimmy B or Harris, T - - who comes?
     
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    New face of the North.

    KL7 a go go.
     
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    Cyber mentioned Jimmy, and I think that's correct. I haven't heard of the Rockets MAIN target, but I've heard of many targets. Jimmy would be welcomed over Tobias in all situations.
     
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    Maybe, Kevin Love allows us to get Jimmy Butler...

    Cavs: Clint Capela, Eric Gordon's expiring, and Nene's expiring

    76ers: Kevin Love (spacing for Embiid and Simmons)

    Rockets: Jimmy Butler (sign & trade from Philly)

    Starters
    Paul ($38.5 mil)
    Harden ($38.1 mil)
    Butler ($32.7 mil)
    Tucker ($8.3 mil)
    JaVale McGee ($2.25 mil) (MLE)

    Bench
    Rivers ($3.25 mil) (MLE)
    Hartenstein ($1.4 mil)
    Green ($1.6 mil) (vet min)
    Clark ($1.4 mil)
    House ($1.8 mil) (min)
    Jeff Green ($1.6 mil) (vet min)
    Fill out the rest with minimum and two-way contracts.

    When Harden rests, let Butler run the show. He showed in the playoffs that he can play Harden's role in pick&roll.
     
  18. DaBeard

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    So all the Rockets had to do to get Jimmy Butler in Houston is take on Dieng contract? Lol at Tillman and Morey if that was a dealbreaker congrats on going all in with Harden and CP3 in their primes smh
     
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  19. Francis3422

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    Ive always thought that Dieng would be a good role player for us and if I remember right he is a good shooter. Ultimately if we can end up with Butler and keep Gordon while just sacrificing capela and Nene would be ideal.

    DAJ/ Harty B
    Tucker/Ariza
    Butler/Gordon
    Harden/Gordon
    Paul/Rivers
     
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  20. pippendagimp

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    receiving a S&T would hard cap us so this is a no-go
     

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