[ESPN News] Ric Bucher "Include Houston in group of teams that may get Bosh"

So Bosh has no idea where he wants to play, other than it's definitively not Houston? That's another area this is hard to believe.

 

If Bosh doesn't come here to play, nothing we can do but acknowledge that we did our best and move on.

 

That's not what trolling is...this is

He did none of those, what he did do was basically crush any hopes many on here have...which was to sign Bosh. So instead of simply questioning in the How and the Why, you have people(who ironically)are arguing about signing Bosh, but calling him dumb if he signs with Wade...

So the Guy you want is Dumb???

ROFLCOPTORS

BS...or you wouldn't have posted the Troll comment...you DO care, so much that your sensitive feelings got hurt, and decided to just lash out, as quite a few have done.

How exactly can you make that statement? Isn't that just as baseless and completely stupid as what you're claiming he's doing?

And i disagree, i'm pretty sure plenty of people KNOW exactly where they are going and what they are doing...next week included

So you're saying that you're not particularly close with the Rockets organization, yet you have direct knowledge of a major secret, and what the Rockets organization - including one of the brightest GMs in the game - does or does not know on a daily basis?

Indeed, and why some are r****ded...

 

I'm curious if Chicago signs two max deals, wouldn't that put them in a difficult spot when Rose's rookie deal is up?

 

That was just brought up on ESPN as one of LeBron's concerns.

 

He has an idea of where he wants to play, but it definitely is Houston. He really wants to play in Miami, has no desire to go to NY, and is considering Chicago (that's if LeBron signs with Chicago).

Again, just because he doesn't know EXACTLY where he wants go go, doesnt mean that Houston is a possibility. Using your logic, is it a possibility Bosh signs with the Warriors?

 

Summed it up perfectly

 

i knew i should've been a sports analyst :grin:

 

Okay, enough sports talk. Let's let DasouthDakota and the boys duke it out some more...

 

First of all, I do cover the Rockets. But more importantly, I have common sense, and I know the depth of the Rockets' pursuit of Bosh would not be happening if they had a strong indication that Bosh had zero interest in coming to Houston.

 

We'll see and I'll give you props if it goes down that way, but I have my doubts because that sounds like exactly what average Joe fan would guess. With more money guaranteed, better trade bait and proven winners like Houston, Dallas and LA all in the hunt, I find it almost impossible to believe Bosh has zeroed in on Chicago and Miami.

 

Interesting deflection...

Well common sense would have me believe that you would have answered the question instead of running off on some random tangent about following the Rockets...

But you did clear one thing up...that you do not have any knowledge one way or another as to what you're talking about.

The Rockets are interested in Bosh?!?!?!? NO WAY!!!!

You're common sense is astounding sir, I salute you...

So you can factually say, based on information you've directly heard from either a Bosh personal source, or a Rockets organization insider that Bosh does in fact have a "strong interest" in coming to Houston???

Because your claim is that they wouldn't otherwise...so please tell of this inside information.

I follow the Rockets also, and I've yet to see anything definitive from any source that says Bosh has made any public "strong interest" in Houston.

I also didn't ask if you COVER the Rockets, or FOLLOW them...I suggest you read the post, then use common sense concerning the basic English used in said context and simply answer the question.

I'll post it again...DO YOU, OR DO YOU NOT HAVE DIRECT KNOWLEDGE OF A MAJOR SECRET WITHIN THE ROCKETS ORGANIZATION?

And this is why I'm a firm advocate for strict internet access reform, and basic English comprehension...

 

No, that was not my claim. My claim was that the Rockets wouldn't pursue Bosh to the extent they are (videos, caravans, etc.) if they knew Bosh had zero interest, as DasouthDakota effectively claimed. I did not say or even hint anything about Bosh having a "strong interest" in coming to Houston. Do you not understand that there are levels of interest between "zero" and "strong"?

It's hilarious that you attack me over lacking comprehension, yet accuse me of claiming Bosh has "strong interest" in Houston without the slightest evidence of me saying that.

 

So you're saying there is a chance now?

I don't think I ever put more than about a 5% chance on his coming here myself.
The only real motivator that we won't know anything is if someone from China is calling Bosh's agent and telling him there is a $10 million dollar shoe deal waiting for him if he plays with Yao.

 

They couldve gotten hit by that same bus 3 yrs ago, right? The new cba deal won't have an effect on these type of players. I'm not saying sign and trade isn't part of it and you're right they could sign a 6yr deal with the eto after the 3rd yr, but it will only be to a team of their liking. The snt basically makes every team a part of it and the rockets have assets, they just don't really have a team with the insert of one of these guys that will make them a contender unless its james. James can make every team in the league a contender, bosh can't.

 

You mean like lewis? :grin:

 

I think you know there's a slight difference between offering Rashard Lewis the MLE - a guy that got a $120 mil contract - and the level of pursuit that's going on with the Rockets and Chris Bosh this week.

 

...if Lebron leaves there isn't anyone they are going to sign to make them better with what little cap money they have left. Hypothetically let's take the Knicks(ya, I know they are a long shot) - if Lebron left they could trade Wilson Chandler for Lebron in a S&T and whatever first rounder in the future. The Knicks would have money to take back more contract because they are so far under the cap. Then Cleveland would have a huge trade exemption, at least one promising young player, and a draft pick. Maybe the pick isn't that good, maybe they decide to trade someone of less value than Chandler, maybe they don't use the trade exemption but that all gives them a little more room to grow than merely having the 6 mil or whatever it is Lebron puts them at to go under the cap. Even if Lebron basically puts you in a horrible negotiating position, some asset being collected is better than no assets at all but a meager amount of cap space to play with.

 

Really??

You really think the Rockets are the only team in the NBA that wanted NY draft picks in 2011 and 2012?

Did you at least read your post to see how silly that statement is before posting it?

 

Just was tuning in to SC, caught Bucher again:

(paraphrasing)
Said out of the 3 FAs(Bosh, LeBron, Wade), Bosh is the likely one that needs/wants a S&T so he can get that extra 30 million that "he'll never see again" as to where Wade and LeBron could make that money back up.

As we know, Miami only has Chalmers, Beasley, and Wade on the roster so they dont have very many assets that would likely be attractive from Toronto's end. Then goes on to mention "You have a team like Houston, who have some assets for example like a Shane Battier or a Luis Scola that would be attractive to Toronto." "And oh yeah, they have Yao Ming, where Bosh wouldnt have to play the C spot, as to where in Miami, that's not guaranteed." Jay Harris then says, "well...yeah if Yao is there."

Again, paraphrased that so but anyhow, tifwiw.