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Do we realistically have a shot at signing Howard this offseason?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Jet036, Apr 21, 2012.

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  1. Jet036

    Jet036 Member

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    How many other teams will be in contention for him? I know he wants out of Orlando. Has he expressed any interest in signing with us this offseason?
     
    #1 Jet036, Apr 21, 2012
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  3. Clutch

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    He's not a free agent this summer now. If Orlando opts to deal him, I'm sure the Rockets will make a strong effort. I would assume it would help if NJ does not win a top 3 pick.
     
    #3 Clutch, Apr 21, 2012
  4. Jet036

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    oops sorry - been so busy with work and everything I haven't had a chance to keep up with things as much as I normally do.
     
    #4 Jet036, Apr 21, 2012
  5. Raven

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    That is an interesting point. IF we had tanked, we might have been able to land a top three pick. A top three pick would have been very nice bait to dangle in front of Orlando. I doubt it would have mattered, though, because Blight Howard would probably not consider jumping from Orlando to Houston to be an improvement.
     
    #5 Raven, Apr 21, 2012
  6. TheFreak

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    No, but do you think that would realistically ever deter jopatmc? Dude's relentless. The pie is never in the sky with jopatmc.
     
    #6 TheFreak, Apr 21, 2012
  7. thadeus

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    No. We will not get Dwight Howard.
     
    #7 thadeus, Apr 21, 2012
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    No...I don't know why we're still even making these threads. Move on
     
    #8 J Sizzle, Apr 21, 2012
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    Yes, gotta hope NJ gets a Top 3. Because yes, I believe it is definitely in DM the GMs wheelhouse to reel in Howard.
     
    #9 xiki, Apr 21, 2012
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    Our advantage is that not many teams other than us will trade for him without an extension.

    If Orlando decides to move him this offseason, I think we will be the frontrunners, as the Nets will have next to nothing to trade, due to the free agency of all thier major pieces

    If they wait till the trade deadline, this can change quickly and we could fall out of the running.

    If we manage to get him via trade, in my personal opinion, we will have a good shot at keeping him. Los Angelas and New York will be capped out. New Jersey will likely lose Deron to Dallas, so there would be no real reason to go there. Dallas could be trouble, but they would already have 2 max guys on thier books, so Howard would have to take a hefty pay cut to get there, probably close to 40 million dollars over a life of the deal lost.
     
    #10 larsv8, Apr 21, 2012
  11. J.R.

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    Realistically? No.
     
    #11 J.R., Apr 21, 2012
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  12. amaru

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    No......we don't have a chance at any big name free agent with the team as currently constructed.
     
    #12 amaru, Apr 21, 2012
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    Just what we need, a center coming back from back surgery. Maybe we could swing a deal and get Amare Stoudemire also.
     
    #13 Rip Van Rocket, Apr 21, 2012
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    Nope. Definitely not this offseason.
     
    #14 clos4life, Apr 21, 2012
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    I wish we could get a top3 pick with the 0.x% probability. Huh huh~.....forget what I said...
     
    #15 yxx1218, Apr 21, 2012
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    we are not a big market..they donot wanna come here.
     
    #16 aurocketfan, Apr 21, 2012
  17. coweye

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    Kendall Gill just spoke about Grandma Johnsons situation after a back surgery. So very risky. Once you have trouble with your back it will hunt throughout your career.
     
    #17 coweye, Apr 21, 2012
  18. mr. 13 in 33

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    one injury can mess up your game
     
    #18 mr. 13 in 33, Apr 21, 2012
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    We are the worst market. No, nobody will come unless we overpay.
     
    #19 WNBA, Apr 21, 2012
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    too bad hes not a free agent this summer
     
    #20 Rockets_Texans, Apr 21, 2012
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