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Jeremy Lin agrees to terms on offer sheet [Update: Lin officially signs]

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by dachuda86, Jul 5, 2012.

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Do you want Lin's contract matched

  1. Yes

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    31.3%

  2. No

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  1. bleedrockets

    bleedrockets Rookie

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    #2481 bleedrockets, Jul 17, 2012
  2. typhooonn

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    league office is in NY, that's their home base!
     
    #2482 typhooonn, Jul 17, 2012
  3. kmav23

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    James Dolan ...still angry at Lin....

    He can't decide to kill him or sign him
     
    #2483 kmav23, Jul 17, 2012
  4. theDude

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    Apparently others are learning to embrace the concept of "assets."

    http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1061146368&srvc=sports&position=recent

     
    #2484 theDude, Jul 17, 2012
  5. VanityHalfBlack

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    I hope that's not the case... They should be penalized for doing something like that, the offer was sent out via fedex or whatever since Saturday I believe...
     
    #2485 VanityHalfBlack, Jul 17, 2012
  6. HtownRocket1

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    they got 17 hours
     
    #2486 HtownRocket1, Jul 17, 2012
  7. Deckard

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    You can bet that if there's any question about anything regarding this deal, the league, AKA Stern, will lean towards the Knicks. Mad Dog Stern treats the Rockets like a red-headed stepchild.
     
    #2487 Deckard, Jul 17, 2012
  8. OremLK

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    If it gets extended out I think that means they weren't going to match anyway. If they plan to match I think they'll do it by midnight tonight. Reason being, they won't want to take the risk that the league rules they went past the deadline and Lin is officially a Houston Rocket.

    Now, if they don't intend to match and just want to make the wait as long for the Rockets as possible, then sure. It could drag out.
     
    #2488 OremLK, Jul 17, 2012
  9. bloodwings19

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    I believe if they want to match Lin's offer, they will do this by 6pm, so that the Knicks will be talk of the day. I do not think they will do this when most of USA is sleeping.
     
    #2489 bloodwings19, Jul 17, 2012
  10. rocketsmetalspd

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    They have decide by tonight. I doubt they will match since it is just to try to get to the Rockets and messing their plans. I am sure they were hoping that the Magic would get their deal with other teams solidified by now. I believe things with the Magic will pick up once Amer's offer sheet gets done. The Rockets are in a good position to deal with the Magic, even if Dolan at the last monment decides to go ahead and go against his basketball team and match Lin's contract.
     
    #2490 rocketsmetalspd, Jul 17, 2012
  11. James' Colon

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    Jimmy Colan will sign Lin. He's just prolonging the anticipation and waiting for MSG stocks to boom the moment the news comes out. Simple plan. Everything else you've heard from the Knicks' side the likes of - Knicks furious with Lin signing poison pill contract - is utter propaganda.

    Hook, line and sinker. All of you.:rolleyes:
     
    #2491 James' Colon, Jul 17, 2012
  12. OremLK

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    Nice third post buddy. I wonder what the other two were?

    There are legitimate reasons for them not to match on Lin. I think it's more likely that they will match and retain him. It's quite possible they will let him go though. I'm 60/40 that they match.
     
    #2492 OremLK, Jul 17, 2012
  13. Easy

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    Can the Rockets sue the Knicks and the league if they do something shady?
     
    #2493 Easy, Jul 17, 2012
  14. VanityHalfBlack

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    Knick Fan, get the hell out of here!!!
     
    #2494 VanityHalfBlack, Jul 17, 2012
  15. pippendagimp

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    in what jurisdiction? NY circuit courts are amongst the most corrupt in the entire world
     
    #2495 pippendagimp, Jul 17, 2012
  16. HoustonTexas

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    If Knicks match... I'm happy they are paying a **** load in tax dollars and happy Morey f'd them.

    If Knicks don't match... Glad to have Jeremy Lin as a Houston Rocket.
     
    #2496 HoustonTexas, Jul 17, 2012
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    :rolleyes: good grief. everybody was aware of the different possible scenarios. everybody knew they were going for "mis-direction".

    so please, tell us something we DON'T know or aware of.
     
    #2497 RocketRaccoon, Jul 17, 2012
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    U mad about 94 bro?
     
    #2498 moestavern19, Jul 17, 2012
  19. pippendagimp

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    if they match, i think it means they found a way to avoid that tax and the transaction restrictions. by a doable plan to unload one of their big contracts, or maybe via wink wink with the league office that the new cba lux tax provisions will somehow someway not be taking effect
     
    #2499 pippendagimp, Jul 17, 2012
  20. J.R.

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    Screamin' A: Lin won't be matched by the Knicks from what I'm hearing. As of last night and this morning, Knicks hellbent on not matching. ... From NY, you hear more and more about the head is growing too big and becoming too cocky. Not [as much] a team guy as they'd like.
     
    #2500 J.R., Jul 17, 2012
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