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[Forbes] Houston Rockets among teams worth over $1 billion

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by KiLLiN, Jan 21, 2015.

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  1. KiLLiN

    KiLLiN Member

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    #1 KiLLiN, Jan 21, 2015
  2. Captain Hook

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    Great! We should be able to go over the cap and pay luxary tax all day, everyday, no problem.
     
    #2 Captain Hook, Jan 21, 2015
  3. JayGoogle

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    Ahead of the Spurs and Mavs :p
     
    #3 JayGoogle, Jan 21, 2015
  4. OlajuwonFan81

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    Man, these franchises have skyrocketed in value. Vivek could turn around and sell the kings for around 800 million and pocket a cool 300 million after only 1 season.
     
    #4 OlajuwonFan81, Jan 21, 2015
  5. Air Langhi

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    Price gouge the fan and then never spend over the luxury tax. Les knows how to make money.
     
    #5 Air Langhi, Jan 21, 2015
  6. BigShotBob

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    fixed.
     
    #6 BigShotBob, Jan 21, 2015
  7. tmacfor35

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    I would totally do that if I were him too. LOL.
     
    #7 tmacfor35, Jan 21, 2015
  8. glimmertwins

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    That's insane. In other news, I made 1.7% on my 401k last quarter. Too bad investing in an NBA team wasn't an option.
     
    #8 glimmertwins, Jan 21, 2015
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    Wait what? What are you investing in with your 401k? Last two years, stock-wise, have been ridiculous boons.

    ^apologies beforehand for my unsolicited and nosy comment
     
    #9 pwnyxpress, Jan 21, 2015
  10. Amel

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    For many many years...
     
    #10 Amel, Jan 21, 2015
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    And yet we kept Dorsey over Tarik.

    SMH!
     
    #11 Mr. Clutch, Jan 21, 2015
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  12. hakeemthagreat

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    Now we know why he doesn't put much into playoff success
     
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    but the Spurs and Mavs have rings this decade :((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
     
    #13 joeson332, Jan 21, 2015
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    I don't understand what this has to do with paying the luxury tax. If the Rockets had cut Dorsey instead, they'd be within $3 million of the hard cap, which would have really restricted trade possibilities.

    If you think I'm just being a Les apologist, go ask any Clippers fan what they think of their GM having to trade picks like crazy to dump players like Dudley and then sign minimum guys like CDR, only to waive such players again just to fit Austin Rivers under the apron.

    The Rockets are going over the tax this season. The Shved portion of the Brewer trade made clear because they took on $3mil in salary for no reason but to match salaries. You don't do that when you're avoiding the tax.
     
    #14 baubo, Jan 21, 2015
  15. Mr. Clutch

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    You're right.

    I was attempting my best knee-jerk impression
     
    #15 Mr. Clutch, Jan 21, 2015
  16. Junkyard_Dog

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    Good for Les

    drEvil.gif

    How about some new ketchup and mustard uniforms now tho?!
     
    #16 Junkyard_Dog, Jan 21, 2015
  17. count_dough-ku

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    I don't remember what Les paid for the team, but I'm damn sure it wasn't even close to that amount even when adjusted for inflation.

    Now someone please convince him to cash in and sell the team right now so another owner can take over.
     
    #17 count_dough-ku, Jan 21, 2015
  18. Carl Herrera

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    Lakers worth $2.6B, #1 in the NBA.

    It is an obvious mistake to have given up Tarik Black.
     
    #18 Carl Herrera, Jan 21, 2015
  19. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Jerry Lin has singlehandedly doubled the value of the Lakers.

    Rockets would be worth $3 billion if Les and Morey retained him and gave him max $$$$$$$$$
     
    #19 FTW Rockets FTW, Jan 21, 2015
  20. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    #20 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jan 21, 2015
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