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Sources: Rockets have eyes on Jimmy B

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by cyberx, Sep 18, 2018.

  1. Haymitch

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    Update: Taco Casa is basically just a more bland version of Taco Bell. I am disappoint.
     
  2. Deuce

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    +1 for context!

     
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    I'm ready for the "Rockets have acquired Jimmy Butler" thread :)
     
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    And if they can't build a market, they'll be forced to deal him in the market that currently exists.
     
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    I don't think you will get to see that at all. I believe Butler will be traded most likely to another team apart from the Rockets within a week, but Houston is not out of the sweepstakes either. Tilman and Morey need help from the Kings or another team in my humble opinion.
     
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    Ahhhhh ok ok cool. I thought that may be the case, I think the date he posted the tweet confused me a bit. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I shoulda listened to the POD lol, equivalent of not reading the article haha.
     
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  7. BigMaloe

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    What's taco casa?

    Just tried torchys taco of the month and I'm disappointed I waited this long into the month to try it. Fuucking phenomenal.
     
  8. topfive

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    We were on the brink of winning the title last year, and then we acquired Carmelo Anthony for a song. Now we just might have the opportunity to bring in Jimmy Freakin' Butler.

    THIS is our all-in moment if we ever had one.

    I repeat, for the hard-of-understanding: THIS is our all-in moment if we ever had one. And Morey knows it is.

    In my opinion, those of you crying about hanging on to hustle players are INSANE.

    Sure, keep PJ if we can while still getting Jimmy B. But the far more important part of that equation is getting Jimmy B.

    Seriously, it's like some of you would rather the Rox NOT be holding that Larry O'Brien gold over their heads next June.
     
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    Yea I was surprised how long they held that considering how rapidly changing this situation is.

    Maybe they had some sort of assurance that nothing would get finalized mid day Friday so they took their time getting it out but when Twitter started going crazy last night they felt like they had to get it out there.
     
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  10. saleem

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    True, but that is when other teams apart from Miami and Houston might join in the fray. I believe the Wolves aren't going to get a big return, but they might get a good deal.
     
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    (1) I don't think y'all heard @Deuce

    (2) Preach!
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    It's a "Mexican" food place that, from the outside, looks like a fast-casual dining place. And it is, as far as atmosphere and cleanliness. But the food leaves a lot to be desired. It's clearly just stuff from a can that they throw together. Taco Bell quality food, which is fine, but appearances led me to believe that it would be a step above. In the future if I were given a choice between Taco Casa and Taco Bell, I would choose the Bell.
     
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  13. saleem

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    I really like your posts. Jimmy Butler is a big upgrade as a swingman. No doubt about it, however EG plus Tucker add considerable strength to the team. Our front court defense/ team chemistry will suffer a lot without PJ. Morey needs to get a replacement for him, if he is traded. That is not going to be easy to do.
     
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    The problem with the Wolves "building a market" is that THEY are the team with the timetable. The owner doesn't want to drag it out. So understandably, the suitors are keeping their offers lean. The onus is on the Wolves.
     
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  15. saleem

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    Sure, but will Butler stay for 2 yrs?
     
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    I like foreplay :)
     
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    So, I am unique that EG/PJ straight up is too much? Yet a putative deal would be worse??? Count me out, assuming anyone is counting, that is... JR?
     
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    There is always risk. But Morey always bets on the team culture. Keep in mind that Butler is friends with Harden and Melo. CP is huge with the team culture. If there is a team that can convince someone to stay, the Rockets are the team.
     
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    Tucker wasn’t viewed as some indespensable piece when he was initially acquired...Morey will find a way to get another “role player who we just can’t afford to lose”

    Morey finds dudes just lounging on their couch to come here and be a nice role player for us

    Butler as your 3rd best player is incredible
     
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