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Rockets waive Tarik Black

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Dec 26, 2014.

  1. dandorotik

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    He was certainly not a scrub- Jesus, why do some of you people have to be complete asses? Whatsamatter, Santa didn't bring you the ****ing present you wanted? Dios mio.
     
  2. rocketpower2

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    Black isn't significantly better than Dorsey (if better at all). This was the right move.
     
  3. OremLK

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    Yeah, Black was doing great for an undrafted rookie. A bit sad to see him go. He will get claimed for sure.
     
  4. basketballholic

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    I will be surprised if Philly doesn't pick up Black. They've got a roster slot. He's non guaranteed beyond $150,000 and over half that has already been paid. So they'd only be on the hook for less than $70,000 for his services. And I'd think they already know there is some market for Black's services.
     
  5. sealclubber1016

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    Yea, he also runs well for a catcher.

    Wish him the best, but he's not a loss that bothers me even a little.
     
  6. gogispade

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    Hope he isnt going to Dallas :S
     
  7. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    This makes me sad. Black is a great kid, I wish him all the best.
     
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  8. Texanasiafan

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    Cutting him makes more sense :

    - 76ers is high on the waiver list so if they really want him for nothing, they will have their shot instead Morey will ask them to do a favor again.

    - Cavs, Mavs are very low on the waiver list, so there should be teams before them to claim Black.

    So you probably won't get anything for Black anyway, but you also pretty sure he won't have any chance to help our competitors in any form or ways.
     
  9. thedude077

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    Bad move, a dumb one too.
     
  10. Aruba77

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    J.R. is not a human, he's a computer. I can claim to have scooped it once since it's been on this board. Must have been when it was malfunctioning or undergoing maintenance.
     
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  11. Realjad

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    He is a big reason we are one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league.. he excelled there

    thanks Black!
     
  12. htownrox1

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    He once won a game for me on a putback in 2K. He will be missed.
     
  13. fadeawayjae

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    Cavaliers should look into picking him up.
     
  14. Possum

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    Cleveland OR Philly will pick him up if they are smart. Wish we would of found a way to keep him and let Dorsey go.:(
     
  15. daywalker02

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    He is a computer with HEART. Some advanced guy with AI.
     
  16. Liberon

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    big mistake. Black just needed more on core experience, but given a loose ball rebound, last minute block shot, he'd get the job done with more effort than Smith would ever bring to the table.
     
  17. meadowlark

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    I was betting on a trade for Capella. Sorry to see Black go, but I'm sure DM made the effort to make the best move for the Rockets.
     
  18. DaDakota

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    Wow, I guess there were no takers for Dorsey, I doubt they wanted to let Black go.

    DD
     
  19. Pizza_Da_Hut

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    Well once you go Black...

    in the long run Black will find a team, could RGV pick him up if he clears waivers?
     
  20. Normalus

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    This! He gave quality minutes defensively as well as on offensive boards. Good kid, good luck to him.
     

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