1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Buyout targets ?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by snowconeman22, Jan 25, 2019.

Page 14 of 56
  1. tmac2therack

    tmac2therack Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2008
    Messages:
    3,370
    Likes Received:
    1,589
    What the hell, Pacers are a first round exit in the playoffs.
     
    #261 tmac2therack, Feb 7, 2019
  2. luckyman76

    luckyman76 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2016
    Messages:
    1,595
    Likes Received:
    2,038
    ...and at owner!
     
    #262 luckyman76, Feb 7, 2019
    malakas likes this.
  3. dobro1229

    dobro1229 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    25,676
    Likes Received:
    22,396
    This is why the "sign the buyout guys" strategy is risky & was foolish IMO. The Rockets third best 3/4 is Gary freaking Clark. You cannot risk a prime season of James Harden without having a real legit strategy with actual NBA basketball players confirmed to man the most important role player positions on the roster. If I'm Harden right now, I'm pissed... .which is not good. That guy is giving this team and this city all he has. I'm embarrassed.
     
    #263 dobro1229, Feb 7, 2019
    malakas, tc0330, PeterKingX and 3 others like this.
  4. ROXTXIA

    ROXTXIA Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2000
    Messages:
    20,865
    Likes Received:
    12,949
    Offered him a Chinese shoe deal and backup minutes to Yao (which, come to think of it, would have been a starting role half the time).
     
    #264 ROXTXIA, Feb 7, 2019
  5. Rocket_ph

    Rocket_ph Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2016
    Messages:
    389
    Likes Received:
    608
    Kanter seems a nice pickup
     
    #265 Rocket_ph, Feb 7, 2019
  6. jasonmurray29

    jasonmurray29 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2010
    Messages:
    140
    Likes Received:
    113
    I believe Fertitta task a loan to purchase the rockers. His net worth before purchase was less than purchase price. He needs to make a profit more than most owners as a result. He wants to win, but he needs cash flow even more.

    So any buyout targets will have to be within those constraints.
     
    #266 jasonmurray29, Feb 7, 2019
  7. PeterKingX

    PeterKingX Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Messages:
    20,807
    Likes Received:
    13,323
    You better check who wanna play for Rockets for free.
     
    #267 PeterKingX, Feb 7, 2019
  8. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,688
    Likes Received:
    44,892
    why? everyone will be able to see that in due time
     
    #268 YOLO, Feb 7, 2019
  9. Fantasma Negro

    Fantasma Negro Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    13,478
    Likes Received:
    12,257
    Didn't want him anyway so I'm glad the door is closed
     
    #269 Fantasma Negro, Feb 7, 2019
    malakas, aroundtheblock2 and Vivi like this.
  10. Madano

    Madano Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2013
    Messages:
    792
    Likes Received:
    380
    So the Rockets are $634K below the luxury tax line:


    I believe salaries are prorated from the time of signing for tax purposes, right? If so, how much would a vet min contract cost towards the tax line if signed after the all star break?
     
    #270 Madano, Feb 7, 2019
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2019
    malakas likes this.
  11. PeterKingX

    PeterKingX Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Messages:
    20,807
    Likes Received:
    13,323
    Tillman not willing to spend a dime on the team now.
     
    #271 PeterKingX, Feb 7, 2019
  12. riko

    riko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2014
    Messages:
    9,634
    Likes Received:
    16,083
    Gortat aka zangif from street fighter is done. He looks as bad as Nene.As bad as Kanter is on defense the guy is way better on offense which makes up for his defensive challenges.. Kanter is a way better option
     
    #272 riko, Feb 7, 2019
  13. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,688
    Likes Received:
    44,892
    i wouldn't spend extra either paying for useless players like chriss/knight. you would? im sorry to hear that if so
     
    #273 YOLO, Feb 7, 2019
  14. mikol13

    mikol13 Protector of the Realm
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2009
    Messages:
    14,319
    Likes Received:
    28,389
     
    #274 mikol13, Feb 7, 2019
    malakas and Vivi like this.
  15. batkins

    batkins Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2006
    Messages:
    3,041
    Likes Received:
    1,505
    Hope is already fading...
     
    #275 batkins, Feb 7, 2019
  16. Tom Bombadillo

    Tom Bombadillo Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2006
    Messages:
    29,091
    Likes Received:
    23,991
    Starting SF is where the minutes are. 36 minutes a game...
     
    #276 Tom Bombadillo, Feb 7, 2019
  17. justtxyank

    justtxyank Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2005
    Messages:
    42,888
    Likes Received:
    39,849
    Shump is the starting SF
     
    #277 justtxyank, Feb 7, 2019
  18. ThatBoyNick

    ThatBoyNick Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2011
    Messages:
    31,125
    Likes Received:
    48,714
    I imagine we use this to convert House.
     
    #278 ThatBoyNick, Feb 7, 2019
    Tom Bombadillo likes this.
  19. anchel

    anchel Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2010
    Messages:
    3,912
    Likes Received:
    1,381
    Didnt want Wes, prefer Shump and House over him. What about JM Green or Markieff??
     
    #279 anchel, Feb 7, 2019
  20. justtxyank

    justtxyank Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2005
    Messages:
    42,888
    Likes Received:
    39,849
    You're deluding yourself if you think the Rockets are a lock to be better than that. We are nowhere near a favorite to go the WCF
     
    #280 justtxyank, Feb 7, 2019
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 14 of 56

Share This Page

Style
ClutchFans Dark

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now