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How disappointed would you be if the Rocks sign a Power Foward other than Swift?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ROCKET!!!, Jul 16, 2005.

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  1. ROCKET!!!

    ROCKET!!! Member

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    Just a thought....
    Looks like the Portland/NJ deal for SAR is not going to happen. NJ can not really give Portland what it desires most...the ability to shed as much salary as quickly as possible. With that in mind, would you accept a deal that sent Derek Anderson(2 years left), Patterson(2 years left/player option year two)and Shreef for a reasonable salary (about $6 mil or so a year for five years) for our expiring contracts plus Howard? (Might likely include - Baker, Mooch, Wesley...possibly Ward)

    Remember any new trade deal is 125% + $100k. This allows significantly more flexibility in trades. Essentially we can structure the trade to give SAR his desired salary without using the MLE.

    I'm sure that Les would prefer not adding additional salary while obtaining a targeted player.
     
    #1 ROCKET!!!, Jul 16, 2005
  2. Harrisment

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    #2 Harrisment, Jul 16, 2005
  3. ROCKET!!!

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    The other was a screw up...sorry about that!

    Pressed the wrong button.
     
    #3 ROCKET!!!, Jul 16, 2005
  4. Miguel

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    I'd be so disappointed that I'd start two threads hypothesizing the situation.
     
    #4 Miguel, Jul 16, 2005
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    If we give up Howard and get back only SAR at the 4 spot, who the hell is going to play D??

    SAR can't guard Collier on crutches.

    We will end up with Bowen guarding the KG's, Nitwitzki's, Brand's, Rasheed's, etc, etc :eek:
     
    #5 pippendagimp, Jul 16, 2005
  6. mateo

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    I cant handle that again.
     
    #6 mateo, Jul 16, 2005
  7. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    I thought that what Portland desired was a number one pick, not to shed salary.
     
    #7 Williamson, Jul 16, 2005
  8. Willis25

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    portland wants the guy NJ drafted in the 2nd round this year, not I first round pick
     
    #8 Willis25, Jul 16, 2005
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    not much. as long as they find a mean, strong power forward some where else. is OT still out there?
     
    #9 ACL1, Jul 16, 2005
  10. idrockfan

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    People please. Don't disrespect a long time member and one so well respected as ROCKET!!! You just make yourself look like a fool.

    Anyways, my greatest fear is not getting anyone at all and having to hope that JH's heart doesn't cause him any problems. I'd say if we get Swift or SAR then it will have been a great offseason. If we get Walker we are all going to have to hold our breath, but it may turn out okay. Besides that I would be dissapointed. Unless we pull off some miraculous trade for someone we're not even thinking of.
     
    #10 idrockfan, Jul 17, 2005
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    I will be happy if we can get Walker under 8M/year.
     
    #11 blabla, Jul 17, 2005
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    I will be happy if we get SAR 6M or Walker 7M
     
    #12 batizy, Jul 17, 2005
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    the question is would you rather sign someone else other than swift or no one? mmm id opt for someone. we couldnt get it done this year.
     
    #13 HAYJON02, Jul 17, 2005
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    I think it was reported that Portland wants that guy and a Future 1st, for which is a small price to pay for a guy that can give you 20 & 9.
     
    #14 gucci888, Jul 17, 2005
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    I still preffer Donyell Marshall. I know he's getting old, but if we hold on to our expiring contracts, we have an opportunity for someone better than Swift in the future.
     
    #15 deadlybulb, Jul 17, 2005
  16. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    I will be disappointed....because really we are sooo close right now in acquiring his services and I feel his skillset is exactly what we need at PF next to Yao and Tmac.
     
    #16 Deuce, Jul 17, 2005
  17. fred futureStar

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    Yes, with all the speculation pro and con on the potential of signing Swift or not, I'd be happy with your scenario also. We need someone with talent and experience. None of them are a perfect fit but bring more to the team than sitting pat or missing out all together. A point candidly driven home by another contributor on the other thread......something about going to the carnival, leaving empty handed, and resultantly, looking like a clown .

    We'd we better regardless of which one we sign, just in different ways.
     
    #17 fred futureStar, Jul 17, 2005
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    With only the MLE, i dont expect there is much the Rockets can do. If Swift chooses us, that is our luck; if not, then live with it. My hope is not high anyway.
     
    #18 TheBear01, Jul 17, 2005
  19. ROCKET!!!

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    Damon S. at the Toyota gives further credence to a Portland deal. I just makes to much sense.

    SAR and Damon S. to the Rocks????
     
    #19 ROCKET!!!, Jul 18, 2005
  20. Jacquescas

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    a trade with portland is possible. but.....

    if portland wants a 1st for Shareef from NJ who are danging a trade clause meaning that portland takes on no salary.

    If we were to do a sign and trade with portland for both shareef and damon chances are we'd either have to take a bad contract (derrick anderson) or give them a few picks because we would also have to send some salary over. they won;t just do us a favor.
     
    #20 Jacquescas, Jul 18, 2005
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