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Rockets sign Dorian Finney-Smith (4 years, $53M)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM.

  1. zeeshan2

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    He's not starting and is a bargain at $13 million
     
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    Sengun
    Durant
    Dorian
    Amen
    FVV


    Bench:
    Jabari
    Eason
    Reed
    Aquaman
    Holiday
    Tate
    Green

    Ime's Outhose: Cam.

    Starters:
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    I think the goal is trying to stay under the 1st Apron not the luxury tax.
     
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    Signing a 3 & D wing tells me A.) They really like Reed Sheppard B.) They think Amen is going to keep improving offensively, and C.) Sadly, Cam Whitmore's days as a Rocket are probably numbered. I hope I am wrong about Cam and maybe they are going to go right up to the first Apron. Maybe Fertitta is seeing the price Franchises are selling at and wants a contender now so he can pull the pin and sell out.
     
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    Yeah, it just started. We have little salary to move now unless you want to trade someone from the core and basically no room under the tax to make moves. So, any move will most likely be small. Big Shepp fan, but he was miles away from being ready on defense. Relying on him to play a large role seems questionable at best.
     
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    First Steven Adams and now Dorian Finney-Smith!! :D

    I LOVE THAT WE ARE DESTROYING THE FAKERS OFFSEASON!!!

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    This probably means the end of Whitmore in a Rockets jersey
     
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    I immediately take back anything negative I ever said about Cam, IF he’s the centerpiece in the Giannis trade with Tate, Landale and picks as filler.
     
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    Perfect 3 & D guy for us
     
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    Dorian is coming off the bench and can play mulitple positions. Jabari is the starting PF
     
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    Does this make Tari tradeable with Cam and Landale? Trade for Gianis for above players and picks?

    FVV / Amen / Durant / Gianis / Sengun
     
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    You make a good point. I love Tari, but this signing puts additional pressure on him to earn his playing time.

    To start the season, he and DFS will come off the bench to become a second version of the Terror Twins. I love it.
     
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    Giannis ain't happening.
     
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    Stone says he's untouchable, accept for Giannis obviously, so I like that a lot. Plus Cam is as good as gone now, so that could potentially bring in a player or cap relief as well... Don't be shocked if we snag Kennard. GT Jr. I think is out of our range now...
     
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    Better be some team options in there, at 33 years old.

    DD
     
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