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Bucks waiving Damian Lillard

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ashleyem, Jul 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM.

  1. Buck Turgidson

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    Marques Johnson
     
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    Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson say "hey"
     
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    Hes actually probably happy. Gets to locate to home for a year. Rehab Train. Pick a team etc. And still gets all his money with no obligation to bucks
     
  4. saleem

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    There's zero need for Dame to be picked up by the Houston Rockets. Zero.
     
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    Steph recruiting Dame lol......
     
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    Would love to see him back in Portland.
     
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    I don't think we even can at this point unless he wants to take the vet minimum. How many teams have MLE money left?
     
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    Some people say he can finally got to Miami now. That or if he wants to ring chase, Presti can allow him a spot on the roster.
     
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    I wouldn't have a problem with him on a prorated vet min but you have to ask yourself as an organization what are you getting? This guy will not be ready until MAYBE April and then in what playing condition. What does he really offer you? A 1 month rental. You offer him a free chip. He has no bond or time with the team and how effective would that be in a playoff situation. Limited defensive ability and no chemistry. It looks good on paper and if you had a struggling guard rotation it might appear useful but you know he is not coming back in 2026-2027 on a vet min. You cannot exchange FVVs salary to him. FVV is a use it or lose it with operating above the cap. He has to believe he is still a $50M/yr player after this year.

    I am sure he is ecstatic he got waived. He can get paid double next year
     

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