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Bruce Thornton (Houston Rockets 2026 Rookie) Signs 4 Years $9 Million

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Mr. Dominant, Jul 7, 2026.

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Was this a good move by the Rockets?

  1. No

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  2. Yes

    79 vote(s)
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  1. illwil29

    illwil29 Member

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    What if he turns Reed into a situational player? What happens then?
     
    #41 illwil29, Jul 7, 2026
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    That's not entirely true - we do have players who get doubled and there are open shots available but presently the defense is let off the hook because those doubles come from the man who is guarding Amen, Alpi, Adams, etc. and Ime's offense has those guys not in a position to score because of their offensive limitations
     
    #42 glimmertwins, Jul 8, 2026
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    What did I say? Doomers gonna doom no matter what.
     
    #43 roslolian, Jul 10, 2026
  4. Mr. Dominant

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    We will see lol.
     
    #44 Mr. Dominant, Jul 12, 2026
  5. roslolian

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    What will you see? No way in hell this is a bad contract if you think so you are regarded
     
    #45 roslolian, Jul 12, 2026
  6. Mr. Dominant

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    I was just being silly and sarcastic…
     
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  7. amaru

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    I vote for “meh”
     
    #47 amaru, Jul 12, 2026
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    He will be at an AllStar game before you know it. He will be there watching as a spectator, but who cares. 9 mil is not a bad deal for him. Hopefully he out plays that contract.
     
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  9. ThaRavenOfSanJack

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    HIGHLY regarded
     
    #49 ThaRavenOfSanJack, Jul 12, 2026
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    #50 daywalker02, Jul 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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    "Don't diversify your game"
    "Ignore everyone open"
    "Don't look too good without me'
    "Better yet, save my spot"
     
    #51 cheke64, Jul 13, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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    Pretty good deal for a future finals mvp
     
    #52 LosPollosHermanos, Jul 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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    #53 daywalker02, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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    If Reed turns into a situational player, that is on Reed.
     
    #54 Joe Joe, Jul 14, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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    That's not exactly a hot take there.

    Per ChatGPT, there is about a 50% chance that any pick selected that low will still be in the league in 5 years. There is a 15% chance that player will become a starter.

    If you ever watch PTI, Kornheiser always says if you are making a bet between a player/team against the field, you always take the field. Boring ...but sound logic.
     
    #55 krosfyah, Jul 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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  16. Mr. Dominant

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  17. JW86

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    Will people never learn? Summer league tells us nothing.
     
    #57 JW86, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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    Not if they improve Summer League in the future,

    A Good Idea would be to Invite teams like The NZ Breakers, Real Madrid, Barcelona for Summer League instead of PreSeason......
     
    #58 daywalker02, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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