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Time to ask the hard question: Will Goran Dragic be a Rocket next season?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by OremLK, Apr 10, 2012.

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Will Goran Dragic be a Rocket next season?

  1. Yes!

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    61.9%

  2. No.

    117 vote(s)
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  1. OremLK

    OremLK Member

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    He said he wants to be in Houston. To my mind, that makes it almost definite. Morey will pay the man; the money isn't even a question IMO. Why wouldn't he pay Dragic an AAV of $10M+ when he already paid that to Scola? Dragic is better now than Scola has ever been.
     
    #81 OremLK, Apr 10, 2012
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  2. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    From Daryl !!!

    Daryl Morey ‏ @dmorey - Most important gm of yr for playoff odds is tomorrow vs UTH-96% playoffs if we win! We need your support. http://www.rockets.com/ 4 tickets!

    and from me to Daryl.

    @dmorey Most important offseason target is Goran Dragic, playoff odds go up 200% every year if we have him as the starter. :)

    -------------------------------------------------------

    :)

    DD
     
    #82 DaDakota, Apr 10, 2012
  3. kevC

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    HAHAHA! You REALLY think there have only been two overpaid players in the league ever? Lewis, Arenas, Joe Johnson, off the top of my head for the most egregious ones...
     
    #83 kevC, Apr 10, 2012
  4. Mr. Clutch

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    I agree. Someone will offer him a lot of money, more than we will be willing to match.

    We could try trading Lowry before or signing Dragic, but I don't know how the timing works out.
     
    #84 Mr. Clutch, Apr 10, 2012
  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    If that happens it only proves that Daryl Morey and the Houston Rockets are NOT committed to putting a championship team together.

    You can not let "HIGH UPSIDE" talent walk out the door for no return.

    That would be the definition of poor management and I refuse to believe that DM is that stupid.

    DD
     
    #85 DaDakota, Apr 10, 2012
  6. Hakeemtheking

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    Hear, hear.

    I also hard to believe that Morey will let Dragic go without a serious attempt to re-sign him. IMO, Morey will match whatever other teams are offering and then sort it out.
     
    #86 Hakeemtheking, Apr 10, 2012
  7. Mr. Clutch

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    I disagree. Letting Goran go is not necessarily bad management.
     
    #87 Mr. Clutch, Apr 10, 2012
  8. OremLK

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    I think it is. Unless he gets offered an exorbitant amount, and by exorbitant I mean the max or very close to it. He's played himself into a $10M contract and if Morey refuses to pay up, Dragic walks, and becomes a superstar for somebody else, it will be a world-class debacle to make Linsanity look like absolutely Linane.
     
    #88 OremLK, Apr 10, 2012
  9. Mr. Clutch

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    Well that's what I'm saying. If someone offers him something crazy then its bad management to match.
     
    #89 Mr. Clutch, Apr 10, 2012
  10. saleem

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    Holding on to a upcoming PG who is a UFA is going to be very difficult.
    I want him him to stay,but I think he will be gone.
     
    #90 saleem, Apr 10, 2012
  11. Sooty

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    what would you rather, clutchfans?

    dragic plus a piece you get for Lowry?
    or
    just Lowry? and let dragic walk?
     
    #91 Sooty, Apr 10, 2012
  12. Yung-T

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    Why are the poll options "Yes!" and "No."? That attaches a certain emotion to each word that I don't willingly share. I wanted to vote "Yes." because it wouldn't be my dream scenario but because I assume they'll sign him. But seeing the "!" that implies I am excited and fully support the sentiment I won't vote because it feels wrong. :eek:
     
    #92 Yung-T, Apr 10, 2012
  13. leebigez

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    He will get at least what lowry got and maybe a little more. Teams like portland,utah,and even the kings would pay him and he would start. Hell, the pacers might see him as an upgrade. He's played well and I love the fact he tok advantage of his chance. also to note, there is no match, he's going to be ufa.
     
    #93 leebigez, Apr 10, 2012
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  14. DaDakota

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    Yes, but the Rockets can offer more guaranteed years, and higher raises per year...we have his bird rights.

    DD
     
    #94 DaDakota, Apr 10, 2012
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    Haha, okay.
     
    #95 OremLK, Apr 10, 2012
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    if Dragic is a goner, hope it's a sign and trade in exchange for a high pick or good player..
     
    #97 Da Wink, Apr 10, 2012
  18. Rox>Mavs

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    I think this question would be easier to answer if we had a better understanding of what we could get in trading Lowry. Then it would be:

    A) keep Klow and let dragic walk
    Or
    B) pay X amount more for Dragic + what you could get in trade for Klow

    I love Lowry, but if he would net a significant enough return you'd have to figure that into the consideration of paying more at the PG position with Dragic. 35-40/4 yrs doesn't sound so bad if you get a significant upgrade at another position or at least a high potential prospect.

    What do you guys think DM could get for Klow in the offseason?
     
    #98 Rox>Mavs, Apr 11, 2012
  19. leebigez

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    That doesn't mean much. They can't offer him a starting job. Take the homer glasses off and be dragic. Would u take 6 yrs and 36m from houston off the bench or 5yrs 30m and start for utah or portland?
     
    #99 leebigez, Apr 11, 2012
  20. daywalker02

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    Houston can guarantee him starter minutes... about 24 minutes.....
    and rest Lowry more.
     
    #100 daywalker02, Apr 11, 2012
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