[ClutchFans] So the Rockets are Hard-Capped… Now What?

Depending on our roster makeup at the time, one idea I like is using the remaining portion of our MLE to sign Alan Williams to a 3 year contract in March. This is exactly how we signed Beverley back in 2013. His cap hold would be tiny since his salary would be prorated.

Here's what it could look like:

1) Rockets sign a vet to a one year minimum deal ($947k), giving them 15 guaranteed contracts and only $613k of space below the apron.
2) Rockets complete a 2 for 1 trade with neutral salary movement, opening up 1 roster spot.
3) Sign Alan Williams using a portion of the remaining MLE in March.

 

Good idea finsraider.

 

Nice read Bima.... Great Job!!!!

I'm still concerned with the 4.. That's still the biggest weak spot on the team..

T_Man

 

This is about the first time I have seen our roster with every single player getting paid the salary they actually deserve or getting under paid. Morey if we are one of the top 3 teams this year, you deserve GM of the year, period. Great job!!

 

Could we keep one of these Exhibit 9 guys as a 15th man for 2-3 months without it significantly affecting our room under the hard cap to later sign a veteran, say at the $1.27 million left under the MLE?

 

Love the fact that Morey has quietly (not counting Dwight) assembled one of the nicest collections of bigs in the league.