Rockets going after Barry

Crackfool · Post #1 » by **Crackfool** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:51 am

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/spo ... 61196.html

RaoulDuke79 · Post #2 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:18 am

Prepare to do some serious knitting moofs. I have a feeling he will end up here unless he waits 30 days to re-sign with SA.

CuttingEdge · Post #3 » by **CuttingEdge** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:20 am

This guy rolled his own ankle when he accidently step on his other foot after landing for a jump shot. No thanks. We have Novak to hit the big shot.

Play_Smart! · Post #4 » by **Play_Smart!** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:21 am

It would be nice to have him. But I believe he will be back with the Spurs.

texasholdem · Post #5 » by **texasholdem** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:31 am

sounds like the stackhouse wink wink deal.
sonics gm used to be with san antonio

aznkillabeezZz · Post #6 » by **aznkillabeezZz** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:04 am

He's still injured, he might as well stay in San antonio. By the time he'll get back from injury, would be t\\enough time for him to come back to SA. Unless Rockets have a better offer, which they don't. Or if SA doesn't want him

RaoulDuke79 · Post #7 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:06 am

aznkillabeezZz wrote:He's still injured, he might as well stay in San antonio. By the time he'll get back from injury, would be t\\enough time for him to come back to SA. Unless Rockets have a better offer, which they don't. Or if SA doesn't want him

Yea, true. He probably will just end up back in SA but he's going to miss out on some wonderful prizes by not coming here.

Got em Coach · Post #8 » by **Got em Coach** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:47 am

good thing we got an inside man.
get it done jon barry!

dontel · Post #9 » by **dontel** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:59 am

brent is so fed up with the spurs and he wants a new scenario, new environment, so he decides to sign with the rockets

giordunk · Post #10 » by **giordunk** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:18 pm

Why does everyone want Brent?

Post #11 » by **TMU** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:34 pm

giordunk wrote:Why does everyone want Brent?

A great veteran shooter who has plenty of playoffs experience. He's a solid role player for any championship contender.

Post #12 » by **King Roosk** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:10 pm

If there was any advantage to signing with us over the Spurs then he'd come here, but unfortunately there isn't. Let's not delude ourselves into thinking that we have anything more than a half-reasonable chance of getting Barry.

Post #13 » by **TMACFORMVP** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:29 pm

I'd love Barry, very underrated play-maker, excellent shooter and has championship experience. IMO, he's a better fit on this team than Bonzi would be.

Unfortunately, he's likely going back to the Spurs.

Got em Coach · Post #14 » by **Got em Coach** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:34 pm

King Roosk wrote:If there was any advantage to signing with us over the Spurs then he'd come here, but unfortunately there isn't. Let's not delude ourselves into thinking that we have anything more than a half-reasonable chance of getting Barry.

jon barry's on our side.

A.J. · Post #15 » by **A.J.** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:58 pm

i dont think he comes to us, i would be glad to have him.

GhostRaider2007 · Post #16 » by **GhostRaider2007** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:28 pm

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=5856223&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1

Rockets Offer Barry Contract
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HOUSTON -- Within minutes of the Seattle SuperSonics releasing guard Brent Barry Friday, the Houston Rockets were on the phone with Barry's agent, Arn Tellem, offering a two-year deal.

"We are offering the maximum allowed on a two-year contract," said Daryl Morey, Rockets General Manager. "We are in full pursuit."

And not just in the figurative sense. The Rockets are literally going after Barry.

"Coach (Rick) Adelman and I plan to go to San Antonio and meet with Brent," Morey said. "We want to give him the full treatment."

Barry's father, Rick, played for the Rockets during the 1978-1979 season and is a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. His brother, Jon, played for the Rockets for two years and is currently an NBA television analyst.

Brent Barry is a 13-year veteran. Including this season Barry played for the San Antonio Spurs for four years, helping them to two NBA titles. He was traded to Seattle Wednesday in the deal that sent Kurt Thomas to the Spurs. He was included to make the deal work financially and was released 48 hours later.

The Spurs would like to re-sign him. The Phoenix Suns, L.A. Lakers, and Boston Celtics have also expressed interest.

"We think Brent can be a key piece in our playoff run if we can get him," Morey said. "We think he can help us in a significant way."

The first day Barry can sign with any team is Tuesday.

jzmagik · Post #17 » by **jzmagik** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:35 pm

Barry to Houston cmon baby!

Alex_De_Large · Post #18 » by **Alex_De_Large** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:59 pm

what about luther head and bobby jackson if we get barry? barry is maybe better than bobby jackson at this point, more consistent, bobby 34 years old version players looks like the typical player with 1 good game every 5.

fnasser · Post #19 » by **fnasser** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:59 pm

probably gona stay with san antonio
but just wondering who would make our playoff roster if we did get him
i think it has to be 12 right?
mcgrady battier alston yao and scola
landry hayes luther bobby barry
that leaves francis mutombo green and brooks
obviously francis wont be in and most likely not green either
it would come down to mutombo and brooks i guess

DraftBoy10 · Post #20 » by **DraftBoy10** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:02 am

Brent would be great to have with his expierence and knowledge of the Spurs.

But the Spurs have the MLE. Wait 30 days and get more money and play for the better team? Or just get in it now?