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Windhorst: Houston, Cleveland possible Ben Simmons locations after buyout

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Feb 6, 2025.

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  1. J.R.

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    #1 J.R., Feb 6, 2025
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    Forget about him.
     
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  3. DVauthrin

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    As a buyout candidate to be the Rockets backup point guard and spot starter with VanVleet hurt, I’d be all for bringing Ben Simmons in for the rest of this season.
     
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  4. J.R.

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  5. HoustonCRT

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    Getting him on a buyout is cool with me. We need the PG depth.
     
    #5 HoustonCRT, Feb 6, 2025
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    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    if it’s free it’s me. Simmons is not a bad teammate.
     
    #7 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 6, 2025
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    Simmons has excellent court vision yo go with his strong defence.

    As long as we don't want him to try score in any kind of way....
     
    #8 DrNuegebauer, Feb 6, 2025
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    Looks like we finally got our 3-point threat! Ben hasn't missed one all year!
     
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    Stone, u better fcking not…
     
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    I don't mind kicking the tires here... If he plays and we slightly revive his career. We could interest Phoenix to take him in a trade.
     
    #11 danoman, Feb 6, 2025
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    We already have one of those - his name is Amen Thompson.
     
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    What's another non shooter on the roster @Reeko?
     
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    I was just building my own list of buyout market targets. I had...
    Buyout market
    G/F Ben Simmons (BRK)
    G Malcolm Brogdon (WSH)
    G Tre Jones (CHI)
    G Reggie Jackson
     
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    lol
     
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  16. nigma2000

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    So if we get him, it really will be the Harden for Ben Simmons trade that was talked about….it just took about 5 years to complete.
     
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    Some people wanted to trade Harden for a deal centered around this guy
     
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  18. Sooner423

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    That might be Simmons' wish list. Dude is cooked
     
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    Add in a prime Michael Jordan and you got yourself a team
     
    #19 Castian Crew, Feb 6, 2025
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    On a vet min deal - he is a very good get if we can get him. Fits the defensive culture, low expectations for him here - he doesn't even have to be a reclamation project to be successful here - just play hard. Udoka doesn't even care if the ball doesn't go in the hoop as long as you are playing the right way. On the other hand, Udoka may break Simmons with honesty but on a vet min deal, the reward far outweighs the risk.
     
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