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Houston Rockets ranked 7th most valuable NBA franchise

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by jman255, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. jman255

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    #1 jman255, Jan 25, 2012
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    Dang, seems like yesterday that Charlie Thomas bought the Rockets for a reputed $100 million if I remember correctly. Now look at the value.

    I would question Dallas as being ranked ahead of Houston...otherwise the rankings seem about right to me.
     
    #2 meadowlark, Jan 25, 2012
  3. Rockets Jones

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    Doesn't mean that much to me, we have nothing to show for it since the double clutch years except for: Yao, Deke, 22 game winning streak and taking LA to 7 games in 2009.
     
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  4. Amel

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    13 in 33?
     
    #4 Amel, Jan 25, 2012
  5. intergalactic

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    No wonder the owners were so adamant about a harder cap. The Rockets are worth $200 million more than the Grizzlies. Without a hard cap, we could have easily stolen away M Gasol. And then the Lakers are worth $500 million more than us.
     
    #5 intergalactic, Jan 25, 2012
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    I thought the Clippers would end up higher given their market, their favorable arena deal, and their current roster. Also surprised to see Atlanta and Memphis to be lower than New Orleans and Charlotte.
     
    #6 JuanValdez, Jan 25, 2012
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    Was it 5th not long time ago?
     
    #7 choujie, Jan 25, 2012
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    Sucks seeing Philly that low as well, horrible fans in general, but loyal.
     
    #8 kyle_R, Jan 25, 2012
  9. choujie

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    Payroll:
    1. Los Angeles Lakers
    3. Boston Celtics
    4. Miami Heat
    7. New York Knicks
    8. Dallas Mavs
    9. Chicago Bulls

    ...
    24. Houston Rockets

    Les is a way better business man than an owner.
     
    #9 choujie, Jan 25, 2012
  10. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Wow. LA is worth almost twice as much as we are? That's startling. Does the cap even do a thing to them?...
     
    #10 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jan 25, 2012
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    I think that has more to do with maintaining payroll flexibility than anything. We've definitely been in the top 10 frequently.
     
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    We've actually dropped in the rankings, likely due to Yao's retirement.
     
    #12 juicystream, Jan 25, 2012
  13. BEAT LA

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    Reported income:
    NYK - $75 million
    CHI - $60 million
    CLE - $33 million
    MIA - $26 million
    OKC - $24.5 million
    LAL - $24 million
    GSW - $22 million
    HOU - $18 million
     
    #13 BEAT LA, Jan 25, 2012
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    I could be wrong, but wasn't it $10 mil?
     
    #14 white lightning, Jan 25, 2012
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    Who is it he's supposed to be paying this money?
     
    #15 WinkFan, Jan 25, 2012
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    Les pays money when we're good.
     
    #16 VBG, Jan 25, 2012
  17. HollaIFyaHEMI

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    Mark Cuban lost 3.9 million on the Mavs last year?

    The rockets had the 6th highest revenue, yet were close to the bottom of the NBA in attendance.
     
    #17 HollaIFyaHEMI, Jan 25, 2012
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    Right up there with the Heat, Lakers, Celtics of the league. Nice.
     
    #18 thetatomatis, Jan 25, 2012
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    Advertisement and low cost of services. When you get hand a beautiful areana pay by taxpayers is a plus.

    Dallas made 166 spend 170, Houston made 150 spend 132 simple math. But I don't care if the lose or make money at the end this teams are like toys for this billionaires owners.

    Mark Cuban just spend 3.9 million in a championship that is nothing compare for what they spend in cars, boats, house, planes and all the luxury they are use to.
     
    #19 el_locoteee, Jan 25, 2012
  20. HollaIFyaHEMI

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    Swing and a Miss
     
    #20 HollaIFyaHEMI, Jan 25, 2012
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