Rockets to decline options on Garcia, Delfino & Brooks

Post #1 » by **Mr. E** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:51 pm

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... ino-Garcia

We knew that it was coming, and here it is.

Rockets decline options on Garcia, Delfino and Brooks clearing out 11.9M in salary cap hits. I expect that all three will have their pick of future locations, especially Garcia with the way that he performed after Delfino was injured.

God Squad · Post #2 » by **God Squad** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:16 pm

I'm sure they'll find homes. A lot of teams looking to add bench/cheap talent.

pr0wler · Post #3 » by **pr0wler** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:45 am

I'm gonna miss Delfino. I think he's a really valuable 2/3 off the bench and I hope we're able to fill his shoes nicely.

This is still one of my favourite Rockets plays of all-time...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbW3aAeUFiA

BallSoHarden · Post #4 » by **BallSoHarden** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:40 pm

I personally don't like the moves. Not having these guys is in no way going to kill us but, I think The Rockets should've tried to at least keep one of the three guys. I mean, it feels like we're going all in on someone that isn't a sure thing (AKA Dwight Howard).

Post #5 » by **TMACFORMVP** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:19 am

Garcia has already been noted to potentially be interested in re-signing with us for less depending on the offers; however, correct me if I'm wrong though, because I'm not 100%. As for Delfino, wasn't his injury pretty serious? As inconsistent as he was, he definitely added a positive impact to our team. That being said, he's someone who can be replaced and even improved upon as well.

dunleavyjr · Post #6 » by **dunleavyjr** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:52 am

Delfino is a shooter & defender, much like Mike Miller. My guess is Miller will not be returned to the Heat next season due to health issue. Delfino will be a Heat.

2Harden2Handle · Post #7 » by **2Harden2Handle** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:10 am

TMACFORMVP wrote:Garcia has already been noted to potentially be interested in re-signing with us for less depending on the offers; however, correct me if I'm wrong though, because I'm not 100%. As for Delfino, wasn't his injury pretty serious? As inconsistent as he was, he definitely added a positive impact to our team. That being said, he's someone who can be replaced and even improved upon as well.

My guess: Rockets will bring Francisco Garcia back with the Room Exception ($2.65 million, 2 years max), assuming they spend their cap space on someone else (very likely).

000001 · Post #8 » by **000001** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:24 pm

BROOKS IS DONE

I DONT LIKE GARCIA

DELFINO I THINK IS A MISTAKE HE PLAYED PRETTY GOOD FOR US HE WAS KEY IS SO MANY GAMES WE WON ,3 MILLION A YEAR IS FAIR FOR HIM

Post #9 » by **Mr. E** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:36 pm

Sounds like Morey is doing everything that he can to try to get something out of Brooks & Delfino before the first when they would have to decline their options. If he even manages to get some future second rounders back I'd be impressed!

NamelessHero · Post #10 » by **NamelessHero** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:42 am

pr0wler wrote:I'm gonna miss Delfino. I think he's a really valuable 2/3 off the bench and I hope we're able to fill his shoes nicely.

This is still one of my favourite Rockets plays of all-time...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbW3aAeUFiA

Hell he was valuable even as 4

2Harden2Handle · Post #11 » by **2Harden2Handle** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:42 pm

I bet Morey has a whole list of underrated players we can get for cheap to replace Delfino, guys who aren't playing well on their team but would play well on ours.