Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXXVII Off-Season Edition)

MoMM · Post #761 » by **MoMM** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:52 am

Nyce_1 wrote:Notice the Rockets' rookies haven't signed their rookie deals yet. Once signed, think they can't be traded until Dec.

Yeah, they only signed Donatas.

Orlando Tragic · Post #762 » by **Orlando Tragic** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:53 am

I know we have to do this, but its pretty hard for me to get excited about losing the best center in the NBA and being a crap team for the next 3 years.

The Effect · Post #763 » by **The Effect** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:53 am

MagicMan89 wrote:At this point including big baby is probably something Houston wants. With him and Clee they would have a better chance at keeping D12. Maybe knowing this Houston will include most of thier assets and picks.

I really hope that if we include BBD (who i def DONT want to trade!), we get back that big euro

cvMagic · Post #764 » by **cvMagic** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:53 am

Nyce_1 wrote:gonna suck to lose Davis instead of Hedo. Gonna suck to lose Davis, period.

Apparently BBD handcuffed himself to Dwight and swallowed the key.

MagicFan41 · Post #765 » by **MagicFan41** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:53 am

dsg2021 wrote:Nah, the Magic don't count that Gilbert contract, it's part of the amnesty parameters, and why it's only a one-time move for the whole next ten years-ish of the new CBA. The new Stretch and Cut would count to cap though.

Right....I'm not 100% sure if it's correct but I know for a fact I read somewhere that amnestied contracts could count towards the cap "floor" of 90%.

SolidSnake008 · Post #766 » by **SolidSnake008** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:53 am

Well IF and at this point it is IF we make this deal....then does JJ start? me i kinda like him off the bench.....but who knows though.....we'll have a brand new coach which means there are opportunities for guys to prove they deserve a starting spot or a rotation spot.....it'll also mean Duhon might as well check out Men's Warehouse and get some suits if he's still here that is.......

MoMM · Post #767 » by **MoMM** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:54 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:
dsg2021 wrote:Nah, the Magic don't count that Gilbert contract, it's part of the amnesty parameters, and why it's only a one-time move for the whole next ten years-ish of the new CBA. The new Stretch and Cut would count to cap though.

It's not part of the cap or luxury tax, but I think it's counted for the minimum salary needed.

MagicTownBaller is right, IIRC.

Post #768 » by **eyriq** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:54 am

SnuggLes__ wrote:LMAO AT the rockets following people on twitter... AHAHAHAHAH

MagicFan41 · Post #769 » by **MagicFan41** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:54 am

SolidSnake008 wrote:Well IF and at this point it is IF we make this deal....then does JJ start? me i kinda like him off the bench.....but who knows though.....we'll have a brand new coach which means there are opportunities for guys to prove they deserve a starting spot or a rotation spot.....it'll also mean Duhon might as well check out Men's Warehouse and get some suits if he's still here that is.......

I would think KMart would have to start.

MagicMan89 · Post #770 » by **MagicMan89** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:55 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:
dsg2021 wrote:Nah, the Magic don't count that Gilbert contract, it's part of the amnesty parameters, and why it's only a one-time move for the whole next ten years-ish of the new CBA. The new Stretch and Cut would count to cap though.

It's not part of the cap or luxury tax, but I think it's counted for the minimum salary needed.

That is correct. His 20 million does not count against our tax or cap but it counts towards the required cap spent. Meaning even with ticket sales hurting for a year we could cut costs as we rebuild.

Carlos Arroyo · Post #771 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:55 am

The Effect wrote:
YANKE3 wrote:The Rockets are trolling us on twitter -__________-

God i hope thats not the case!

it just dont make sense all this tight lipped stuff and now they follow our players (atleast for now)
smells like something fishy

The Effect · Post #772 » by **The Effect** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:55 am

Orlando Tragic wrote:I know we have to do this, but its pretty hard for me to get excited about losing the best center in the NBA and being a crap team for the next 3 years.

Yeah it does suck, but theres nothing we can do about it

MagicFan41 · Post #773 » by **MagicFan41** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:55 am

I wonder if the Rockets are following them to simply do a little vetting process and see what they post on there to see if they want those guys or not. Duhon's absurd tweets might derail the whole process!!!!! LOL.

rcklsscognition · Post #774 » by **rcklsscognition** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:56 am

If BBD goes, perfect opportunity for Fran to arrive and the rookies to blossom.

MoMM · Post #775 » by **MoMM** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:56 am

SolidSnake008 wrote:Well IF and at this point it is IF we make this deal....then does JJ start? me i kinda like him off the bench.....but who knows though.....we'll have a brand new coach which means there are opportunities for guys to prove they deserve a starting spot or a rotation spot.....it'll also mean Duhon might as well check out Men's Warehouse and get some suits if he's still here that is.......

We could move JJ and/or Kmart by the deadline, they will be a good expiring.

meatwad4343 · Post #776 » by **meatwad4343** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:56 am

The Effect wrote:
Orlando Tragic wrote:I know we have to do this, but its pretty hard for me to get excited about losing the best center in the NBA and being a crap team for the next 3 years.

Yeah it does suck, but theres nothing we can do about it

most likely longer than 3 years unless we luck into another superstar

cb1115 · Post #777 » by **cb1115** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:57 am

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
As @EricPincus pointed out, the Rockets' official Twitter account just followed Dwight Howard, Jason Richardson, Glen Davis and Chris Duhon.

Media is starting to pick up on it.

Cigamodnalro · Post #778 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:57 am

Assuming the trade is Dwight/BBD/JRich/Duhon for Martin/Lamb/Jones/Draft Picks, we go from being Forward/Center heavy to Guard heavy quickly.

Gustavo Ayon, Kyle O'Quinn
Andrew Nicholson, Justin Harper
Hedo Turkoglu, Terrence Jones, Quentin Richardson
Kevin Martin, JJ Redick, Jeremy Lamb, DeAndre Liggins
Jameer Nelson

MagicMan89 · Post #779 » by **MagicMan89** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:58 am

Cigamodnalro wrote:Assuming the trade is Dwight/BBD/JRich/Duhon for Martin/Lamb/Jones/Draft Picks, we go from being Forward/Center heavy to Guard heavy quickly.

Gustavo Ayon, Kyle O'Quinn
Andrew Nicholson, Justin Harper
Hedo Turkoglu, Terrence Jones, Quentin Richardson
Kevin Martin, JJ Redick, Jeremy Lamb, DeAndre Liggins
Jameer Nelson

Fran is coming over?

MoMM · Post #780 » by **MoMM** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:59 am

Well, Rockets followed Brockman and Leuer when traded with Milwaukee.