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[FOX26] Rockets Pick Up Option For Goran Dragic

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by HMMMHMM, Jun 27, 2011.

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  1. PuzzledFan

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    Welcome!
     
    #41 PuzzledFan, Jun 27, 2011
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    nice one :grin:
     
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    Why did they pick up Dragic's option, at this time, and not those of Thabeet, Hill, Flynn? I'm sure the CBA expiration is a factor, though we will surely have a chance to renew everybody else after the new CBA is signed.

    Part of it is, they want to leave the ability to trade the others as expiring contracts, especially Thabeet. As for Dragic, I guess they are sending a message to somebody - probably to Dragic.
     
    #43 pbthunder, Jun 27, 2011
  4. saleem

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    Good news.
     
    #44 saleem, Jun 27, 2011
  5. Phillyrocket

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    The 09 lotto busts Thabeet, Hill, Twill, and Flynn are all in their last guaranteed year, no option to pick up until after this coming season.

    It would be interesting to see what Dragic could do as a starter for a season, after Lowry went out he was beasting especially on the boards. Not advocating to trade Lowry but it would just be interesting to see guys like Thabeet, Ppat, and Dragic all play starters minutes and see what they would produce.
     
    #45 Phillyrocket, Jun 27, 2011
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    Cool! We have 35,000 members who joined because of Yao. (at least!) Are you the first of a New Flood? :-O-
     
    #46 Deckard, Jun 27, 2011
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    I have noticed a few newbies since the draft, dont know if they all are here because of flynn, or probably just following the Rookies from college
     
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    Man, didn't realize Russia is that small. :p
     
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    Excellent news.
     
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  11. apollo33

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    Good to know we are still set at the PG position even after losing Brooksy.
     
    #51 apollo33, Jun 27, 2011
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    Or maybe the angle of the camera is always wrong. Sometimes people start showing their double chins hen they talk, and I guess these are the pics that get taken.
     
    #52 roslolian, Jun 27, 2011
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    I don't think so - we have until 10/31 (current CBA) before their third season to have them for their fourth season. The upcoming season will be their third.
     
    #53 pbthunder, Jun 28, 2011
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    We're more set now bc of Brooks.

    Dragic is a two-way player.
     
    #54 sammy, Jun 28, 2011
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    C Lee is the insurance .along with Twill both of whom can play the point. No reason to carry a third PG on the 15 man roster when you have other guy's capable of filling the void.
     
    #55 Corrosion, Jun 28, 2011
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    DM will carry everybody he can, as assets, as long as he can. He only gives them up when he is SURE he's getting value back, or if he has to release somebody because of another trade.
     
    #56 pbthunder, Jun 28, 2011
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    repped. i love morey but that is just so true and nene hilario.
     
    #57 TexAg713, Jun 28, 2011
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    I disagree. Did you watch them play last year at 1? They were disasters handling the ball and bringing the ball up. Lee was indecisive and Williams wouldn't run the offense. If we have to do that for the whole game, we're gonna get blown out every time.
     
    #58 iconoclastic, Jun 28, 2011
  19. TexAg713

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    im sure you already realize it but thats just an exclave or something.
     
    #59 TexAg713, Jun 28, 2011
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    One of the best backup pg's in the league. Well deserved.
     
    #60 Obito, Jun 28, 2011
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