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How about Brian Skinner

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by cdrtx, Jun 25, 2004.

  1. cdrtx

    cdrtx Member

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    As mentioned in the Chronicle awhile back, I think Skinner could give the Rockets just what they need Rebounding, Toughness, and some scoring. I liked the thought of it when it was mentioned.
    I don't know how plausiable the deal can be made.
     
    #1 cdrtx, Jun 25, 2004
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    I have a feeling that he will get more than the MLE.

    That being said, I am sure a few around here will try convince themselves that Milwaukee would love to do a S&T with Mo and the TE.
     
    #2 codell, Jun 25, 2004
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    I was thinking more like MoT AND Wilks with the TE...
     
    #3 ArtV, Jun 25, 2004
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    he is a nice player - but he has some injury issues. He is 6' 9-10 but he plays the C position (in the east). Good shot blocker and rebounder - but I would hate to commit too much money to him with Howard, Taylor and Spoon on the books (especially if all he does in give Yao 15-18 mins of break time every night)
     
    #4 Willis25, Jun 25, 2004
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    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Skinner wont get more than the MLE in my opinion. I see him around the 1/2 to 3/4 of the MLE type guy depending on the team. A guy like Stromile Swift however probably will get more than the MLE, probably in the 6-7M range.

    There are a lot of interesting FA scenarios out there that I wouldnt mind exploring but to be honest I am hesitant to talk about them in these threads UNTIL we OFFICIALLY get McGrady and know where our roster stands and know what holes we need to fill.
     
    #5 Deuce, Jun 25, 2004
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    I prefer Etan Thomas, if we can...
     
    #6 Glide#22, Jun 25, 2004
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    They play different positions. IF the trade goes down, the biggest issue will be for a PG and backup C.
     
    #7 gucci888, Jun 25, 2004
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    Maybe Seattle will trade us one of their three overpaid centers for Spoon.
     
    #8 JoeBarelyCares, Jun 25, 2004
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    ditto.

    I think the rox should only sign Skinner to close to the minimum, and I'd feel shaky with him being the backup center.

    If all else fails, we could always bring in the badman.
     
    #9 CriscoKidd, Jun 25, 2004
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    Marc Blount is a FA but might be too expensive. Any thoughts?
     
    #10 jboslett, Jun 25, 2004
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    BRING BACK BRAGGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
     
    #11 wiws316, Jun 25, 2004
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    I actually think this would be a good and realistic possibility for the Rockets. Getting either Jerome James, Calvin Booth or Vitaly Potapenko would not only provide the Rockets with a marginal but decent backup center; but it would also allow the Rockets to dump a bad contract. Keep in mind that this would be a swapping of bad contracts (a la Norris-for-Spoon deal), with each team getting a player at a need position.
     
    #12 BimaThug, Jun 26, 2004
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    darn spiffy bring bank the tank who are we gonna pull for with all the catomic boards and blocks being gone during the game chats?

    boki granted, but we need tank
     
    #13 The_Yoyo, Jun 26, 2004
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    I agree about a Spoon for Sonics center trade. Would make sense for both teams.
     
    #14 Relativist, Jun 26, 2004
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