1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Rockets hoping to keep Donatas Motiejunas

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jun 23, 2016.

  1. rocketsballin

    rocketsballin Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2012
    Messages:
    8,041
    Likes Received:
    1,483
    hasnt been healthy since he went down in '15. package him in a trade instead. can get two good pieces in return trading him, dmo, ariza, bev, brewer and the pick. they need to blow this team up, esp now with dwight's expiring gone

    i used to be huge on this guy, thinking him an dwight were gonna be a top 3 twin tower in the league. i was way off on that :(
     
  2. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2002
    Messages:
    46,550
    Likes Received:
    6,132
    If we sign him to a cheap contract, then we can trade him for a first rounder again
     
  3. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

    Joined:
    May 15, 2000
    Messages:
    28,028
    Likes Received:
    13,049
    Did any marketing video ever help in recruiting a RFA or an UFA? Lame.
     
  4. donkeypunch

    donkeypunch Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2013
    Messages:
    20,013
    Likes Received:
    22,646
    Best news of the off season so far
     
  5. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

    Joined:
    May 15, 2000
    Messages:
    28,028
    Likes Received:
    13,049
    Exactly.
     
  6. jordnnnn

    jordnnnn Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2010
    Messages:
    11,105
    Likes Received:
    12,107
    I just want to know if if we are kicking cans or not.
     
  7. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    45,962
    Likes Received:
    32,324
    Might be kicking one we stepped on and crushed already with this one ...
     
  8. Amel

    Amel Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2006
    Messages:
    10,611
    Likes Received:
    5,681
    Harden loves DMo, thats his call

    If healthy I like him to stay..
     
  9. Snow Villiers

    Snow Villiers Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2015
    Messages:
    17,269
    Likes Received:
    16,743
    Yes. So does D'Antoni.
     
  10. Bobbythegreat

    Bobbythegreat Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2013
    Messages:
    65,976
    Likes Received:
    28,804
    It makes sense that they'd have to woo him to stay because to make it happen, they'd have to convince him to not sign an offer sheet early in FA.
     
  11. Lightsnowaction

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2014
    Messages:
    1,269
    Likes Received:
    291
    Hope his back doesn't give him any further problems. Happy for him.
     
  12. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    72,175
    Likes Received:
    117,056
    I would be nice to actually keep the players Rockets drafted beyond their rookie contracts. There is some pride having success with the players that have been with the team since they entered the league.

    I still think DMO can be very good for us. Visions of DMO during Harden's MVP(b.) year flash into my mind.
     
  13. OlajuwonFan81

    OlajuwonFan81 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2008
    Messages:
    2,671
    Likes Received:
    186
    I'm glad the trade got rescinded. D-MO still has upside and will continue to get better if healthy. I'm glad the Rockets want to keep him.
     
  14. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 1999
    Messages:
    14,168
    Likes Received:
    15,907
    I'd be happy to keep DMo, but we've got a long way to go roster wise
     
  15. RedNation

    RedNation Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2010
    Messages:
    19,725
    Likes Received:
    708
  16. alethios

    alethios Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    7,974
    Likes Received:
    6,015
    If we keep DMo and we don't have to overpay to keep him, it will be a win-win.
     
  17. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    125,946
    Likes Received:
    35,052
    Finally Morey figured out what I have known all along.

    ;)

    JK - anyway glad we are tying to keep him, even as a backup he provides a unique skillset with his post game and ability to hit the 3....

    And BTW - the Rockets asked our very own CLUTCH to speak in the video.

    THAT IS ****ING COOL !

    DD
     
  18. Sweet Lou 4 2

    Sweet Lou 4 2 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2007
    Messages:
    38,312
    Likes Received:
    19,489
    I don't understand why we want to keep a guy who's best offense is a post game which D'Antonio is never going to use. He's not a great rebounder either as he isn't physically imposing. And he's too slow to be used as a stretch 4. Plus throw in the back issues.

    I guess they feel they need to have some decent players on the roster because if both Dwight and Dmo leaves, there are no starting quality big men on the team.
     
  19. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2013
    Messages:
    51,320
    Likes Received:
    57,604
    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D'Antoni loves Motiejunas' ability to stretch the floor and provide passing from the 4/5 spot. Let's see what the $ amount is.</p>&mdash; Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/746177781504086016">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  20. xiki

    xiki Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2002
    Messages:
    17,628
    Likes Received:
    2,990
    Early days. Two weeks for first big run. Then smaller hits after. Have confidence; I (want to) do.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now