Tucker signs with the Rockets (4y/$32M)

RedX · Post #281 » by **RedX** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 2:53 pm

For the love of god please don't bring Patterson back...

HolyMage110 · Post #282 » by **HolyMage110** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 2:55 pm

This feels like a punch in the gut

bokbok · Post #283 » by **bokbok** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:07 pm

blame Casey, he started that bum Carroll over Tucker, huge disrespect... anyways dude's like 40, i wouldn't cry too much about it.

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #284 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:16 pm

agentzero2010 wrote:I still can't believe he turned down 3 years 33 million from Masai and instead accepted 4 years 32 million from Houston. I know they have no state income tax but Masai offered him more money in fewer years. Also, the west is insanely competitive right now filled with incredible guards and small forwards. But honestly, I'm done with all this buddy ball crap because it's reported that CP3 had a major influence in PJs decision.

gotta wonder if demar made an effort to recruit him or if he's too busy feeling himself at the drew league

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan · Post #285 » by **theonlyeastcoastrapsfan** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:17 pm

McGregFan wrote:

Read on Twitter

Keep in mind that the no state income tax means he was still getting more money from that HOU deal

no he isnt.

TheRealDeal · Post #286 » by **TheRealDeal** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:23 pm

$33M can get you a lot of Jordans

Southward1 · Post #287 » by **Southward1** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:25 pm

Raptors must have really low-balled him...cheapskate ownership group raring their ugly heads

MavCarter · Post #288 » by **MavCarter** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:28 pm

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan wrote:
McGregFan wrote:

Read on Twitter

Keep in mind that the no state income tax means he was still getting more money from that HOU deal

no he isnt.

If the 4th year is guaranteed yes he is

Johnny Bball · Post #289 » by **Johnny Bball** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:29 pm

Wtf. I thought part of trading for Tucker was that he would re-sign. Didn't ever think we would be pisssing away 2 2nd round picks like that. Angry.

tdot56 · Post #290 » by **tdot56** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:30 pm

RedX wrote:For the love of god please don't bring Patterson back...

... need him and carroll out!!

Johnny Bball · Post #291 » by **Johnny Bball** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:31 pm

AkelaLoneWolf wrote:
agentzero2010 wrote:I still can't believe he turned down 3 years 33 million from Masai and instead accepted 4 years 32 million from Houston. I know they have no state income tax but Masai offered him more money in fewer years. Also, the west is insanely competitive right now filled with incredible guards and small forwards. But honestly, I'm done with all this buddy ball crap because it's reported that CP3 had a major influence in PJs decision.

gotta wonder if demar made an effort to recruit him or if he's too busy feeling himself at the drew league

You trolls can literally make everything Derozans fault. So messed.

___Rand___ · Post #292 » by **___Rand___** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:37 pm

xtruroyaltyx wrote:

Read on Twitter

wow. Clearly, he saw the struggles our team's leadership had in the playoffs and decided Rockets with Harden and CP3 had a better chance for a ring. Hint Hint Lowry/Casey.

Tha Cynic · Post #293 » by **Tha Cynic** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:41 pm

And I guess he's the new Parker/Garbajosa that people around here are going to overrate. Tucker was basically useless in the playoffs. He's not going to be a big loss.... He's a replacement level player.

The thing with Tucker is that he has to work really hard on defense since he's virtually useless on offense, so everyone fell in love with him. That's just how he gets paid. Problem is, he's older and slower now and can't really stop or even slow down the premier players in the league anymore.

zilby · Post #294 » by **zilby** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:43 pm

___Rand___ wrote:
xtruroyaltyx wrote:

Read on Twitter

wow. Clearly, he saw the struggles our team's leadership had in the playoffs and decided Rockets with Harden and CP3 had a better chance for a ring. Hint Hint Lowry/Casey.

Still won't stop Daryl Morey from trading him next year when he decides the next best analytical player is available on the market, lol. I don't see Tucker making it past next All-Star break on this Rockets team, he doesn't shoot threes well enough to stick.

Throwback24 · Post #295 » by **Throwback24** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:44 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:Wtf. I thought part of trading for Tucker was that he would re-sign. Didn't ever think we would be pisssing away 2 2nd round picks like that. Angry.

He didn't think our leadership was this incompetent... he went through a lot of eye opening things and came out the other side knowing this wasn't a team he wanted to waste his prime on.

Johnny Bball · Post #296 » by **Johnny Bball** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:46 pm

Throwback24 wrote:
Johnny Bball wrote:Wtf. I thought part of trading for Tucker was that he would re-sign. Didn't ever think we would be pisssing away 2 2nd round picks like that. Angry.

He didn't think our leadership was this incompetent... he went through a lot of eye opening things and came out the other side knowing this wasn't a team he wanted to waste his prime on.

Seriously? This is on Masai? I mean the guy signed for the MLE which is even worse.

Throwback24 · Post #297 » by **Throwback24** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:49 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:
Throwback24 wrote:
Johnny Bball wrote:Wtf. I thought part of trading for Tucker was that he would re-sign. Didn't ever think we would be pisssing away 2 2nd round picks like that. Angry.

He didn't think our leadership was this incompetent... he went through a lot of eye opening things and came out the other side knowing this wasn't a team he wanted to waste his prime on.

Seriously? This is on Masai? I mean the guy signed for the MLE which is even worse.

Not so much Masai. The coaching. The constant deflections. The grand ideas about doing XYZ and failing to even attempt to execute come game time let alone get the job done.

The tone at the top and coddling of stars left him uneasy, and I can't blame him. Basketball should be run like a meritocracy but politics rule the day here.

CP0 and Tucker will have free reign to get on Harden about dogging it on defense. You can visibly see Tucker gave up on the preaching bit and just went out and busted his ass each and every night while some players phoned it in.

Really bad look for the Raptors given what he signed for. Really bad. We also disrespected Patman during the process too, I doubt he returns.

___Rand___ · Post #298 » by **___Rand___** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:50 pm

Throwback24 wrote:
Johnny Bball wrote:Wtf. I thought part of trading for Tucker was that he would re-sign. Didn't ever think we would be pisssing away 2 2nd round picks like that. Angry.

He didn't think our leadership was this incompetent... he went through a lot of eye opening things and came out the other side knowing this wasn't a team he wanted to waste his prime on.

Yeah PJ saw the mess we had during the losing streak and the playoff struggles. Players got issues with Casey's system and our lead dog disappears in playoffs. Who wants to play in that locker room? I bet you if Ibaka gets a half decent offer from a contender he'll go too.

navyblue · Post #299 » by **navyblue** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:50 pm

Southward1 wrote:Raptors must have really low-balled him...cheapskate ownership group raring their ugly heads

they offered 3 yr 33$, more money less years

Dr Positivity · Post #300 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sun Jul 2, 2017 3:52 pm

___Rand___ wrote:
xtruroyaltyx wrote:

Read on Twitter

wow. Clearly, he saw the struggles our team's leadership had in the playoffs and decided Rockets with Harden and CP3 had a better chance for a ring. Hint Hint Lowry/Casey.

How is that a 10 mil paycut? 35 year old Tucker might be vet minimum player

I'm also not sure about his 2.7% number. Here is from an artciel about Ariza Rockets contract

When Washington free agent Trevor Ariza agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with Houston earlier this month — accepting essentially the same salary the Wizards offered him — multiple outlets noted a big difference in Ariza’s take-home pay with the Rockets. The lack of a state tax in Texas vs. the local taxes (and higher cost of living) in and around Washington, D.C., meant the veteran wing player would pocket as much as $3 million more by working and living in Houston.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2014/07/24/nba-doesnt-view-state-tax-disparity-as-competitive-disadvantage/