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Do you feel comfortable giving James Harden the Max?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Air Langhi, Oct 27, 2012.

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  1. 713

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    how many years and millions is considered max contract?
     
    #21 713, Oct 27, 2012
  2. TheGreat

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    I think he has the ability to be a 20/5/5 type of player.

    A notch or two below superstar level but he is worth the max considering other players who have gotten it.
     
    #22 TheGreat, Oct 27, 2012
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    4 years 60 million.
     
    #23 TheGreat, Oct 27, 2012
  4. Dynex Dreamin

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    Joe was 30 when he got his. Since then the new CBA has lowered the max for $/year and years as well
     
    #24 Dynex Dreamin, Oct 27, 2012
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    They were going to lose him anyway. We gave up too much.
     
    #25 acsorelle4, Oct 27, 2012
  6. flamingdts

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    It's always possible that another team would have stepped in if it weren't the Rockets.

    In fact, I could guaranteed that if the Rockets didn't take action another team would have traded for Harden before he went in the market.
     
    #26 flamingdts, Oct 27, 2012
  7. mr. 13 in 33

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    the thing i find crazy is that if okc wasn't gonna sign him phoenix said they would go max on him
     
    #27 mr. 13 in 33, Oct 27, 2012
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    hell ya..it's no my money!!!
     
    #28 Rocket_Man_2.0, Oct 27, 2012
  9. DrNuegebauer

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    Fail poll! Where's the HELL YES option?
     
    #29 DrNuegebauer, Oct 27, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>To clarify on the Harden extension in Houston, the Rockets could do a four or a five year, maximum extension with him.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/262396836336246784" data-datetime="2012-10-28T03:34:15+00:00">October 28, 2012</a></blockquote>
     
    #30 mr. 13 in 33, Oct 27, 2012
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    Can't stand this trade... Rashard Lewis 2.0 ...
     
    #31 J-Wolf, Oct 27, 2012
  12. GTRockets

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    Can someone explain the Rockets cap situation after giving harden the max contract?
     
    #32 GTRockets, Oct 27, 2012
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    I don't know. In Morey We Trust.
     
    #33 iconoclastic, Oct 27, 2012
  14. Dreamin

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    Thats exactly how I feel.
     
    #34 Dreamin, Oct 27, 2012
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    Everyone needs to remember his pathetic finals performance.
     
    #35 FatChad, Oct 27, 2012
  16. Air Langhi

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    After giving harden the max the rockets will about 41 mil guaranteed for next season so depending on the salary they probably won't have enough to sign another max player unless they can get rid of lin or asik.
     
    #36 Air Langhi, Oct 27, 2012
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    I trust Morey's assessment of players, and I'm sure he understands he needs a legit #1 to go with Harden. Who that #1 player is? I don't know.

    His job is not complete. Still a long way to go before this team is a championship contender.

    But getting that star is tough. And Morey has been striking out for so long. But now he has that star. It's easier to recruit other stars once you get that one star. Hopefully, Morey can find that other star quick :)
     
    #37 t_mac1, Oct 27, 2012
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    This isn't the era of 7 year deals, with the Rockets no where close to the salary cap this deal is a no-brainer
     
    #38 FearTheBeard, Oct 27, 2012
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    It's not my money, but it's Les'

    So our big money players now are Harden, Lin and Asik
     
    #39 nbafever, Oct 27, 2012
  20. GTRockets

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    So right now we have:

    Starting: Lin, Parsons, Harden, Asik, Patterson

    LOL we gave up draft picks too. I like the trade but I fear Rockets might end up being mediocre and not even get a good draft pick. Maybe they will be able to bring a good free agent.
     
    #40 GTRockets, Oct 27, 2012
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