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What is probability that Derek Fisher actually plays a game in a Rockets uniform?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by wakkoman05, Mar 16, 2012.

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  1. wakkoman05

    wakkoman05 Member

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    Judging from the interview with Daryl Morey this morning, I have strong doubts that he'll ever play a game in a Rockets uniform. I don't think Fisher wants to spend his last days in the NBA playing for a team that's on the fringe of playoff contention in the Western conference. If we don't buy him out, he will undoubtedly exercise his $3M player option next season and we'll have to watch a 38 year-old Derick Fisher sit at the end of the bench in a Rockets uniform and eat up cap space. I think a buyout probably makes sense here, and my guess is that we'll reach one in the next week.

    Thoughts anybody?
     
    #1 wakkoman05, Mar 16, 2012
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    He doesn't fit in our long term plans. I think it's going to be a mutual decision to cut his ass and let him re-sign with LA.
     
    #2 Baqui99, Mar 16, 2012
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    less than 10%
     
    #3 REEKO_HTOWN, Mar 16, 2012
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    I think he should be bought out as well. However I don't think it will be done until Lowry is back and healthy
     
    #4 davidio840, Mar 16, 2012
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    38% probability
     
    #5 srrm, Mar 16, 2012
  6. Entropy

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    But does LA want him back? Brown's regime is trying to eliminate all remnants of the Triangle offense. Fisher ran it well.
     
    #6 Entropy, Mar 16, 2012
  7. wakkoman05

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    How about 37%?
     
    #7 wakkoman05, Mar 16, 2012
  8. Margrave

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    I hope he NEVER wears the colors, that guy is a punk ass b****.
     
    #8 Margrave, Mar 16, 2012
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    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    LA can't get him this season regardless. He's welcome to sign with another NBA team though. Hell, the Knicks seem to have a thing for Old as **** point guards so maybe he'll go there.
     
    #9 REEKO_HTOWN, Mar 16, 2012
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    100 percent. i expect him to backup dragic until lowry gets back then he gets bought out.
     
    #10 Rocketfan713, Mar 16, 2012
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    I think he'll be bought out..we better sign a backup PG to relieve Dragic for the Clips game.
     
    #11 Da Wink, Mar 16, 2012
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    I bet we'll buyout D-Fish, and sign Anthony Carter.
     
    #12 wakkoman05, Mar 16, 2012
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    Less than 50%, I'd imagine. The Rockets made the trade for the draft pick. My guess is they reach a buyout in which Fisher agrees to take a $1.1 million or so haircut (i.e. the amount of veteran minimum) on the contract for next year.

    This means that Fisher can essentially chose his own destiny next year (whether returning to the Lakers or not) (assuming some team still wants him) by signing a minimum wage contract without losing any actual $.

    The Rockets get slightly more cap flexibility in the exchange.
     
    #13 Carl Herrera, Mar 16, 2012
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    So we're gonna roll with T-Will at the backup point until Kyle comes back...? Oh lawd.
     
    #14 DonnyMost, Mar 16, 2012
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    Derick Fisher hasn't even played in the NBA yet.
     
    #15 RV6, Mar 16, 2012
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    Didn't yall hear? We're gonna sign Aaron Brooks soon :cool:

    But seriously, unless we plan on using Terrence Williams as our backup PG while Lowry is out for a month, I think we'll see Fisher playing as our backup.
     
    #16 Merla08, Mar 16, 2012
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    i hope we send him to the d-league.
     
    #17 mylilpony, Mar 16, 2012
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    Will Conroy will be called up today I expect.
     
    #18 REEKO_HTOWN, Mar 16, 2012
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    I would love to see twill be backup till Lowry returns, I think he can create mismatch big time at the point
     
    #19 Samdogg36, Mar 16, 2012
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    80 to 90 percent chance considering the interview.
     
    #20 theglyde1121, Mar 16, 2012
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