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Troy Williams is back

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Madano, Jul 20, 2017.

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  1. rocketpower2

    rocketpower2 Member

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    So much versatility. Taylor versus Oliver for the last roster spot as it stands.

    Chris Paul | Isaiah Taylor | Bobby Brown
    James Harden | Eric Gordon | Troy Williams
    Trevor Ariza | PJ Tucker
    Ryan Anderson | LRMAM | Zhou Qi
    Clint Capela | Nene | Tarik Black | Nanu
     
    #41 rocketpower2, Jul 20, 2017
  2. Obito

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    There's usually waiting period for signings, not sure what it is.
     
    #42 Obito, Jul 20, 2017
  3. Pen15clubber

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    Looks like we aren't trying to kill ariza this year
     
    #43 Pen15clubber, Jul 20, 2017
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  4. daywalker02

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    I did not expect Bobby Brown to be back tbh.... I guess Paul's influence can be traced here.
     
    #44 daywalker02, Jul 20, 2017
  5. OTMax

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    Unfortunately, our coach is still D'antoni..at the top in NBA history known for short rotations along with McHale.
     
    #45 OTMax, Jul 20, 2017
  6. ThatBoyNick

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    I want both.

    15 man roster (after Carmelo trade).

    PG: Chris Paul / Isaiah Taylor / Bobby Brown
    SG: James Harden / Eric Gordon
    SF: Trevor Ariza / Mbah a Moute / Troy Williams
    PF: Carmelo Anthony / P.J. Tucker
    C: Clint Capela / Nene / Tarik Black

    G-League: Zhou Qi, Cameron Oliver

    + 2 way contracts (Chris Johnson? L.J. Peak?).
     
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  7. Obito

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    This would be the ideal roster going into the season.
     
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  8. ThatBoyNick

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    Thank god, playing a 13 year, 32 year old vet 35 minutes was ridiculous, I hope his minutes drop around 28 mpg this season.
     
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  9. dobro1229

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    If training camp started today: Guaranteed- 11

    PG: Paul
    SG: Harden, Gordon
    SF: Ariza, Tucker, LMM
    PF:Anderson, Qi
    C: Capela, Nene, Black

    4 spots available for 8 players-

    PG: B. Brown, Taylor
    SG: Quarterman
    SF: Williams
    PF: Long, Oliver, Uthoff
    C: Nanu

    Likely cuts-

    Quarterman, Long, Uthoff

    One person out of this group will get cut-

    PG: Brown, Taylor
    SG:
    SF:Williams
    PF: Oliver
    C: Nanu

    My guess is Nanu at this point, but I'd assume that a trade could happen, and I'd think he's a player they'd like to develop another year.
     
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  10. Carl Herrera

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    I wonder how much Carmelo Anthony will like to guard opposing PF or be guarded by them.

    All the available data says that playing PF would give a guy like Melo (and his team) a big boost offensively. However, going against bigger guys also exacts a physical toll and even LeBron doesn't enjoy it.
     
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    My guess is Nanu gets one more year of seasoning. He's only 20, so I would assume the Rockets knew he was a long term project, not the kind of guy you give up on after a year. I think Oliver is out, but Taylor could be traded (with Ryno) or cut if the Rockets get one more vet PG.
     
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  12. Rocketeer4Life

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    Yes! Troy has the biggest upside in the team in my opinion..
     
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    I think Oliver gets cut and the 300k is to play and develop with the RGV Vipers. Taylor looks like a 2-way. There is also the possibility that Onuaku is traded in the Melo deal creating another spot.
     
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  14. J.R.

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    The Troy Williams signing now has Houston with 13 guaranteed contracts. The Rockets have $115M in guaranteed money and are $4M below the luxury tax and $10M below the hard cap. The Rockets also have five players on partial/non-guaranteed contracts.
     
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    No one did **** in the summer league. If they were basing off sl no one would get signed
     
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    He barely played last year, he isn't gonna be playing much this year either.
     
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  17. saleem

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    I'm somewhat pleased with this addition too. Troy has decent potential on D, and on 3 point shooting.
     
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    D'Antoni be like: I'm Dine
     
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  19. Fantasma Negro

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    Its about to go down
     
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  20. rocketpower2

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    Troy has big time 3/D potential. Long, super athletic, and good shot mechanics. Jumper just needs to develop.
     
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