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Young Players Who Might Sign For The Minimum

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by smoothie, Jul 3, 2009.

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BimaThug said:

While I do think that Frye could get more than the minimum from someone, the Rockets can offer something potentially more valuable . . . a starting spot. Some players would be willing to play on a one-year minimum deal (maybe a two-year deal with a player option on Year 2) for the opportunity to start, play big minutes, and set themselves up for a bigger payday later.

THAT is probably the biggest selling point for the Rockets at this point. They have no money to offer, just playing time.

This is also why I think that, if Von Wafer cannot get a decent-sized offer from another team, Wafer could possibly sign a minimum deal (two years, with the second year a player option). He would play even more minutes than he played last year, will likely average double figures on the Rockets, and will take his chances next year in free agency when (a) more teams will have cap room and (b) the Rockets will have Wafer's Early Bird rights and can sign him to a more lucrative deal. Plus, Wafer's cap hold would only be about $1.2M, so he wouldn't be a major roadblock to the Rockets clearing enough cap room to go after Bosh or another free agent first, and THEN re-sign Wafer to a multi-year deal.
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Agree about Wafer.

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I'd really like to see the Rockets get Swift.

#22 Petey-N-Htown, Jul 3, 2009
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Frye is our guy!

#23 r-fan-since-81, Jul 3, 2009
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Frye is a decent player, but I don't know if he can play the center position... I mean he has a great mid-range jump shot, but he still lacks the interior post moves and inside game that all big men should have. He's not really athletic, he's more finesse... I don't think we'll be able to sign him for $500,000... even if we offer him something like a starting spot. sorry BimaThug

#24 ItsMyFault, Jul 3, 2009
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Frye is not bad as a backup PF/C. He is soft but he does hit jumpers.

#25 mms, Jul 3, 2009
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D-Rock, I was talking about Ryan Hollins. The Mavericks would have three centers in Gortat, Dampier and Hollins if they match a deal for Hollins and if the Magic don't match a deal for Gortat.
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I think the Mavs are trying to trade Damp and keep Hollins. In any case, I don't think Hollins is starter material. At least not in the west.

#26 D-rock, Jul 3, 2009
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BimaThug said:

While I do think that Frye could get more than the minimum from someone, the Rockets can offer something potentially more valuable . . . a starting spot. Some players would be willing to play on a one-year minimum deal (maybe a two-year deal with a player option on Year 2) for the opportunity to start, play big minutes, and set themselves up for a bigger payday later.

THAT is probably the biggest selling point for the Rockets at this point. They have no money to offer, just playing time.
This is also why I think that, if Von Wafer cannot get a decent-sized offer from another team, Wafer could possibly sign a minimum deal (two years, with the second year a player option). He would play even more minutes than he played last year, will likely average double figures on the Rockets, and will take his chances next year in free agency when (a) more teams will have cap room and (b) the Rockets will have Wafer's Early Bird rights and can sign him to a more lucrative deal. Plus, Wafer's cap hold would only be about $1.2M, so he wouldn't be a major roadblock to the Rockets clearing enough cap room to go after Bosh or another free agent first, and THEN re-sign Wafer to a multi-year deal.
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This is a dang good point, as well as strategy, but it looks like it may not be enough, at least this early in FA. Morey tried it w/Gortat (but w/more money) and it did not work.

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Patrick Chewing?

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I'd rather sign d-leaguers than these flameouts

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Chase Budinger
Jermaine Taylor

#30 sTeKcOr22, Jul 3, 2009
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Chase Budinger
Jermaine Taylor
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So you're going to stand them on top of one another to play center?

Great out of the box thinking, but I have a feeling it may not work.

#31 D-rock, Jul 3, 2009
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Cut Cook, dude's a joke.
Sign a decent shot blocker. Any clown thats 6'11 or taller.

#32 asmith8266, Jul 3, 2009
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i believe frye is a restricted free agent. the blazers would surely match a minimum offer.

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Swift has potential, he just needs someone to push him to get it out of him.

Swift is going to be playing on the Celtics summer league team.

#34 Petey-N-Htown, Jul 3, 2009
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I like Sean Mays, but he needs to get into shape. Even if he's still big like Glen Davis.

I like Fyre also, however he will be dominated by other strong big men.

At least with Sean Mays, he won't be pushed around.

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I've made this thread yesterday...

pavlovic:
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=171358&page=1&pp=20

video mix of him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqXx35qfxQE

he will sign for the minimum.

#36 jose, Jul 3, 2009
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I like Sean Mays, but he needs to get into shape. Even if he's still big like Glen Davis.

I like Fyre also, however he will be dominated by other strong big men.

At least with Sean Mays, he won't be pushed around.
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He's only 6'9 but so is David Lee and Glen Davis.

#37 ROCKCITY, Jul 3, 2009
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I'm glad we can start back focusing on the Rockets vs tracy and Yao. Its great to talk about what's good for the team. I like the notion of bringing back green if possible. Maybe give him a 2 yr minimum deal would be cool and back him up with a guy like Barnes or some other low level vet that is athletic and can play a little. Also at the center spot, a guy like Mihm and Mbenga could fill the role their. Mbenga would be the tough guy, shot blocker/rebounder. Mihm has injury history, but as a 24 mins guy that can block shots and rebound would also be cool. I still think moving scola,battier,and tracy should be top priorities. Maybe if someone either bosh or amare is traded, scola would be the fill in for those team and tracy would be the contract.

#38 leebigez, Jul 3, 2009

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smoothie said:

i believe frye is a restricted free agent. the blazers would surely match a minimum offer.
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Frye is unrestricted, all of Portland's FAs are unrestricted.

#39 Northside Storm, Jul 3, 2009
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Frye is unrestricted, all of Portland's FAs are unrestricted.
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ah i guess they renounced them for the cap space to sign turkey.

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