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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Ben Lusky, Jul 1, 2003.

  1. Ben Lusky

    Ben Lusky Member

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    Hey guys, sorry if this is already posted. Feel free to close it down if it is, but this is just some info on our free agent status so far.

    Houston Rockets: Already stocked with young talent in the form of Stevie Francis and Yao Ming, the Rockets are looking for some seasoned players in free agency. "As we identify the positions that we want to fill on the team, we'd like to have people that are veterans to stabilize," Carroll Dawson said in Houston Chronicle. "It doesn't have to be old people, but it has to be somebody that is established in the league. Whether we are able to get some of those or not, we have to go through the summer league and see what happens and fill in the team along that vein. Right now, it's hard to say whether there will be any of those or not."

    typical rockets front office takin their time...
     
  2. codell

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    Taking their time???? The FA signing period just started today.

    :rolleyes:
     
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    Actually, you can't sign guys until the 16th I believe.
     
  4. Ben Lusky

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    By taking their time, I mean waiting for the summer leagues to finish to see where we are at. While it makes sense, we will also miss out on any big name player in FA. Not that there is a likely chance of getting a player such as J O'Neal, but we can't make an attempt if we sit on our hands for too long.
     
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    o well lusky you tried.......I bet we dont even sign any new free agents. i just wanna see the new uniforms go to the new arena and make the playoffs. is that asking so much
     
  6. Ben Lusky

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    I think asking for the uniforms is too much. Its a miracle we are getting the area. A new coach, new stadium, new jerseys, and a new free agent is too much to handle i guess. One step at a time...
     
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    Thats the way I see it! CD stated that during the Draft he was sitting by the phone waiting for it to ring with offers. The phone didnt ring, so no offers. I get the feeling that this offseason is going to be much of the same, very little aggressive activity, regarding Roster upgrades.
     

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