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[Feigen] Rockets consider amnestying Scola, as talks with the Magic grow "serious"

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by HMMMHMM, Jul 11, 2012.

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  1. thursdays

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    Stupid question, but i was up all last night - why cant orl use their own amnesty on turk/whoever and we can give them cash considerations in the trade?
     
    #461 thursdays, Jul 12, 2012
  2. Possum

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    You need to be! :rolleyes:
     
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  3. rocketfan21

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    This idea sounds absurd to me. I'd be shocked if they can't find a taker for a decent draft pick and shred salary anyways with some sort of trade exception / filler.
     
    #463 rocketfan21, Jul 12, 2012
  4. rocketman84

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    Bingo. Expiring contract. He must be part of the trade.
     
    #464 rocketman84, Jul 12, 2012
  5. Carl Herrera

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    They already used their amnesty on Gilbert Arenas.
     
    #465 Carl Herrera, Jul 12, 2012
  6. Possum

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    Now thats a good question.
     
    #466 Possum, Jul 12, 2012
  7. rocketman84

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    Forgot about that. Man they made some dumb moves in the last three years
     
    #467 rocketman84, Jul 12, 2012
  8. Carl Herrera

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    Martin's expiring contract is easier to trade and more palatable to a rebuilding ORL team.
     
    #468 Carl Herrera, Jul 12, 2012
  9. Roachiep

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    I think because they already used their amnesty on Gilbert "SOOOO much wasted talent" Arenas
     
    #469 Roachiep, Jul 12, 2012
  10. rocketfan21

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    If I'm not mistaken (about how the rule works), the silliness in that would be amnestying a guy with one year left on the contract vs Scola who has like 3 years left.
     
    #470 rocketfan21, Jul 12, 2012
  11. Possum

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    thanks CH
     
    #471 Possum, Jul 12, 2012
  12. hooroo

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    Expiring contract needed for the salaries to work as it's not only Dwight being moved. For starters Turkoglu has a big ass contract.
     
    #472 hooroo, Jul 12, 2012
  13. OremLK

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    I don't think the difficulty lies in finding a team who wants Scola, it's more a timing issue. We need to find a team which has enough cap space to at least absorb a large portion of his salary without sending much back, AND likes him enough to give up that first rounder (or something else of similar value) for him.

    That specificity makes it difficult.

    Would anyone be willing to come up with a list of teams who have enough cap space to absorb at least $5M of Scola's salary?
     
    #473 OremLK, Jul 12, 2012
  14. DVauthrin

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    Fair enough. "Early 30s." Doesn't really change the point. He's not in his prime as a basketball player anymore.
     
    #474 DVauthrin, Jul 12, 2012
  15. OremLK

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    Also something to keep in mind about our offer to Orlando. Martin is not just an expiring contract, he's an expiring contract who is ALSO a player with tangible value at this year's trade deadline. The Magic ought to be able to increase their take from our trade by at least +1 first round pick by trading Martin at mid-season.
     
    #475 OremLK, Jul 12, 2012
  16. saleem

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    The Rockets will regret trading for Howard. DM needs to be fired if the team is gutted for him, even if he agrees to an extension.
    Howard's behavior is atrocious and he is injured.Les needs to go if this happens. Cuban overspent money, but he surrounded Dirk with talent which led to a championship.
    Losing Tyson Chandler and Barea led to a 1st round elimination. Keep our young players.Use cap space for a future star,who can contribute to a championship.No Pau Gasol either.
     
    #476 saleem, Jul 12, 2012
  17. rocketman84

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    Then we should give them -1 pick :)
     
    #477 rocketman84, Jul 12, 2012
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    If all else fails, Morey has a plan B...

    [​IMG]
     
    #478 IzakDavid13, Jul 12, 2012
  19. hooroo

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    The known Rockets after this trade?

    Duhon, Brooks
    J-Rich
    Turkolu
    ?
    Dwight

    :eek:
     
    #479 hooroo, Jul 12, 2012
  20. OremLK

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    Haha.

    Some people on ClutchFans just WILL NOT be happy until we have several godawful unwatchable tanking seasons.
     
    #480 OremLK, Jul 12, 2012
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