Good for you J.R., and thanks. Yeah I actually see a remarkable amount of stuff from clutchfans reposted without context on other bball sites.
Do the Rockets try to package Llull or Paps instead of a first rounder with Lin because they need cap room or exceptions to sign those players?
Interesting stuff. I have to admit, I was initially saddened by the news of Parsons' being a restricted FA. I just couldn't see how we could re-sign him AND get a max third guy. I'm still a little a skeptical now. But Clutch is right--Morey seems confident in his ability to create max space, and the writing is on the wall for Asik and Lin. Someone around the NBA would really have to help us out with Lin, but maybe we'll make it worth their time via assets like draft picks, rights to Euroleagers, or even some of the young prospects on our current 15-man. It's gonna be a crazy offseason, and the Rockets are in great position to come away a better team. It's just really scary at the same time. The last thing you want is to get screwed by an Ainge.
JR continues to be the guy. Sites like RealGM and reddit get majority of anything Rockets related from Clutchfans mainly JR
I don't like it. Imgur is blocked on my work computer and the text from the image doesn't translate well to an iPhone screen. CHANGE IT BACK!
Good idea J.R. You deserve a lot of credit. You are one of the best posters.When i see your name as a last post in a thread, i know i have to see what you posted.
Well I guess your SOL. Spoiler You see the news last night. Handicap this thing--what does this mean about Chandler Parsons being a Rocket long term? I think he will be a Rocket long term. I think that's a good bet. I don't think we have all the info just yet. There's a lot of things this tells us that are more likely but I don't even think it's 100% a home run it's the exact route they'll go. As far as getting Parsons on the best deal, this is the best option for the Rockets. They play the restricted free agency game well. They force the player to go out and get what they're worth. The Rockets can remain in control, not letting Chandler walk in a year. It's a win-win as well because Chandler will get paid a year earlier and the Rockets will have some sign and trade possibilities as well. If it came to that, the Rockets could use Parsons, with his consent, where he would count more in a trade. He would be a BYC player. You sign him for $10 mil a year, he's worth $5 mil in a trade. That makes it a little tricky but it is a way to potentially make it so it's not his $1 mil cap hit right now. What is interesting, the cap hit will quadruple by just taking this approach, making him a restricted free agent. It will go from a little less than a million to a little less than 4 million. What's more likely, the Rockets are not going to go the cap room route, where they unload Lin and Asik for cap room but look at some type of trade moving out Lin and Asik simultaneously to get their third guy. The writing is absolutely on the wall for Lin and Asik. They're probably going trade route instead of sign-a-free agent route. Chances someone comes up with an offer that might be tough in any way to match or uncomfortable to match? You look at that situation, there will be guys ahead of Parsons, as far as attractive free agents, but someone could be left out in the cold with a ton of room. Someone could come in and blow the market away. That's what you have to look at. Why do we know this info right now? Someone is trying to create an early market for Chandler. It's a possibility. All it takes is for one team to overpay but I think the Rockets would rather be in position to match. They're probably taking a calculated risk in that they'll be able to get him at a respectable deal. How do the Rockets look at Parsons? If they can work out a deal where they bring in a 3rd star but keep him at the same time. I think that's exactly what they hope to do. The writing is on the wall that they'll try to do something with Lin and Asik before they have to match Parsons. If they sign Chandler this summer, which is what they would obviously be doing by making him a RFA, their 2015 cap room, which was on the back burner and a worst case scenario, would be wiped out. They're going all in this summer. They're confident they can move Lin and Asik or want teams to believe they are. Potential landing spots for Lin and Asik and difficulty moving them? Asik, I don't want to say easy, but you gotta find the right fit, a team like Atlanta, Charlotte, or Boston would be interested. Lin, it's like a niche. Find someone who needs a PG, could use a fan boost, that's harder to sell. It will take an asset to take on Lin's contract. He's a player who can help your team but like any player, there's a price and once you go past it, they become a negative and I think that's what he is trade value wise. Philadelphia, I would look at. You would see Daryl and Sam having quite a few conversations about what they could do. It's hard to get excited about the 25th pick because you may see them trade it. Asik will be moved without too much trouble but Lin will be a bit more complicated. Of those on the short list, who do you like most and why? Kevin Love would be ideal. He's by far the best fit offensively. He's an elite rebounder, he can slide over in spot minutes to play center, terrific 3 point shooter. Kevin Love would be my answer. He's very tough to acquire. There are teams that can beat what the Rockets can offer. It will come down to the player's choice and it will come down to Love wanting to be in Houston or not. NBA Finals? I'm pulling for the Spurs. I think they have enough to do it. I'm surprised they're there. They have the horses this year.
FYI- Clutch's radio spot this morning on 790 http://www.sports790.com/media/podc...hardisty-clutchfansnet-on-pgs-62614-24955015/
Getting Melo is fine for me. I never have a high hope for LeBron, do not know why he is planning to get out Miami, a great place to live with a great team to play with him.
