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Rockets trying to trade Donatas Motiejunas

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketpower2, Jan 7, 2014.

  1. Phillyrocket

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    If he's traded for an expring or just a throwaway second rounder then that's a pretty good indication Morey is trying to clear salary and acquire the third piece this season.

    This seems odd though DMo should be a sweetener included in a Lin or Asik trade hard to believe Morey would just flip him before the deadline.
     
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  2. shastarocket

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    ^ With the Deng trade and now Brooklyn's $5mill DPE, some interesting dominos have fallen
     
  3. Rip Van Rocket

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    Good grief. Yes, McHale plays players that know how to play, and doesn't play players who don't how to play. Shame on McHale for wanting to win games. The Rockets sent him to the D-League last year to learn to play, and then he started 14 games for the Rockets. DMo has had his chances and he just hasn't gotten the job done. Rockets are in win now mode, let DMo play for a team that is rebuilding. I wish DMo good luck, he seems like a good guy. He needs to bulk up to play in the paint in the NBA.
     
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  4. shastarocket

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    Don't forget, DMo's lack of patience is also going to cost him free 1-on-1 lessons from the greatest post player of all time!

    idiot
     
  5. Smacktle

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    No, not Dmo! Need to sell the Dmo signed jersey while its hot.
     
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    LOL you're talking as if Hakeem was coaching him every day. The truth is, you could probably count the times DMo had 1-on-1 lessons from Hakeem (during the season) on one hand's fingers. Despite that, he's not going to learn anything if he can't practice it in real game. You're also calling a player who wants to PLAY an idiot. Notice how stupid that sounds? His case is completely different from Royce White, yet people are bashing DMo just the same.

    idiot
     
  7. mfastx

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    Nothing major here. There was really only one game where DMo positively affected the outcome of the game, and that was the Memphis game. Haven't been impressed with his development otherwise.
     
  8. YallMean

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    A soft Euro 7 footer. Dmo is delusional if he thinks he has a better chance to get PT on other teams. With Asik and lack of PF, Rockets may be the best bet for Dmo. smh.
     
  9. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    this sucks. asik i understand, he should be a starter and can't play with dwight. but donatas can play with dwight and back him up. plus he's young and cheap and improving. why isn't he the primary backup at the 4/5?

    ah well, too late to complain about that now. he's unhappy and demanding a trade. all we can do is hope morey finds a good deal.
     
  10. eman

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    Surely hate to give up on a young seven footer who can score with either hand. DMosanity, Asiksanity, and Linsanity 2 soon playing in theaters everywhere...
     
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    We have a HOF Big for a coach, who has some problems dealing with his 2 Bigs in Omer and DMo. Lol

    As I have told you guys before, McHale is just awful in player management and rotations. When Omer Asik and Greg Smith went down with injuries, I told myself now maybe Dmo could get some burn. But he didn't.
     
  12. YallMean

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    Asik is the cancer. Just a bad example .
     
  13. ROXTXIA

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    Morey asking for two firsts and right to swap firsts in 2014.
     
  14. shastarocket

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    Woah woah, chill out bro! I don't know who compared him to Rolls-Royce, but it certainly wasn't me.

    When Dream is in Houston, he is most definitely working with him 1-on-1. We have video evidence, it's your choice to ignore it.

    Also, this whole deal about giving him a break because he "wants to play," sorry but I have no sympathy. It's been covered previously that he HAS been given opportunities to play (AND START), yet he continues to dwell in mediocrity. This goes back to the summer. I saw TJones play like a man amongst boys during summer league, while DMo barely made an impact with his national team.

    I don't doubt his talent and potential. However, I firmly believe he (currently) can do nothing for this team. The dude definitely needs playing time, but not if it costs us a win.
     
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  15. YallMean

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    I cringed when he was on the court trying to do too much. Defensively, this kid is just not there yet. We probably shouldn't be too harsh on him, but he could learn a lot from Dwight by practicing with him.
     
  16. YallMean

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    For Dmo?
     
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    Yup...dude can't even start on his national team.
     
  18. dragician

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    DMo will become the Dwight Howard in the East.
     
  19. YallMean

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    Fixed
     
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    While many veterans are dying to play on a good team with playoff aspiration, Asik and Dmo are gunning for the Bucks, Bulls. Lol
     

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