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Elton Brand anyone?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Joe Fan, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. Joe Fan

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    Apparently he has been amnestised by Philly

    At 6'8, he would fit right in

    http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/07/06/report-sixers-sign-shooting-guard-nick-young/
     
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  2. Petey-N-Htown

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    Can he play Forward?
     
  3. TexasRedd

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    Maybe he can play Forward for us?
     
  4. Joe Fan

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    IIRC, CD loved the guy, back in the day.
     
  5. smoothie_king

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    we already have an elton brand or franchise player. His name is Luis Scola from Argentina.
     
  6. HMMMHMM

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    He'd be a nice asset for the right amount of $.

    ;)
     
  7. fallenphoenix

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    if we can move scola i'd like him at pf for about 6-8m
     
  8. ballerboy001

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    Can he play forward?
     
  9. Joe Fan

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    Here is a Q&A done with Zach Lowe last week --

    http://nba-point-forward.si.com/2012/06/27/one-on-one-with-elton-brand/

     
  10. Petey-N-Htown

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    I'd take him on the team.
     
  11. AggNRox

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    no, we are rebuilding. he has no position on a rebuiding team. we have tons of pfs. if he were pg, i would mind to get him.
     
  12. crash5179

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    I think we have an open roster spot for another 6'8" power forward.
     
  13. roswell raygun

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    No to Elton Brand, Dirk Nowitzki or any other declining star. The Rockets either need a star in his prime, like Dwight Howard, or they need to play the young guys, accept a losing season or two and rebuild through the draft.
    Let Brand go to a contender and chase a ring like Steve Nash.
     
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    Why wouldn't anyone want an aging gracefully Elton Brand 2012-2013 version a part of their extensive power forward collection?
     
  16. rocketman84

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    I'm still bitter that he won Co-Rookie of the year with Franchise. Steve should have won it out right. BS
     
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    Can he play Forward?
     
  18. deloaf1

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    Why is this even a discussion at all?

    Houston has Scola, Jones, White, Dmo, Ppat, Morris.....

    SMH Houston fans. C'mon now.
     
  19. Morey=Money

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    Only if we still needed a contract to meet the league cap minimum. Other than that I would rather see our young prospects.
     
  20. HMMMHMM

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    Well, I thought about it, because Brand on a deal for $5M or less for a year would be something you probably could get something of value from a contender for, however I believe you can't trade an amnestied player you put a waiver claim on, although I'm not totally sure.

    Maybe somebody can clarify.
     

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