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Lowe mentions Jimmy Butler as a possibility for Houston

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rvo384, May 3, 2024.

  1. deb4rockets

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    I can't believe he's 35. Man how time flies.
     
  2. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    *He
     
  3. Fulgore

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    To see him in street clothes half the year? Nah
     
  4. danoman

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    I agree, I think it can play both ways it can help and it can hurt
     
  5. count_dough-ku

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    No. He's too old and injury prone. Just run it back.
     
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  6. DreamShook

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    jimmy just using us as leverage again. old trick.
     
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  7. TEXNIFICENT

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    Exactly!

    maybe more
     
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  8. Shark44

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    I see both sides of the argument but lean towards "no" for all the great reasons already outlined. Age and health are just not on his side.

    I'd rather take our chances with someone younger, like BI, versus invest in JB.
     
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  9. Williamson

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    If it ain't Emo Jimmy, I don't want him.
     
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  10. DatRocketFan

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    Nah he used us last time and we dont need to tie up max money to his old a$$
     
  11. jayland

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    Forget it. Jimmy hasn’t been the same player since he gone emo.

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  12. apollo33

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    About 6 years too late
     
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  13. ApacheWarrior

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    Harden....................No
    Durant....................,No
    Jimmy Butler..........No
    LeBron....................No
    Klay Thompson......No
    Porzingis.................No

    Paul George..........maybe
     
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  14. topfive

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    Nah. Dude misses a lot of games, and he's not getting younger.

    Pass on Butler. Keep the rebuild on schedule unless a star is available who fits the timeline.
     
  15. topfive

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    Paul George..........No
     
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  16. DaDakota

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    No guys that can't stay healthy - 35 is too old.

    DD
     
  17. rhino17

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    I’m not sure there is a player I would want less on this team
     
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  18. Rokman

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    Amen!
     
  19. Castian Crew

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    Butler wants the Rockets to help up his pay in Miami. The Rockets should say, "Don't want nor need the guy. We think he's overpaid."
     
  20. Castian Crew

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    KPJ, Nix
     
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