Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith)

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Houston trading for JR Smith.

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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#61 » by DaPessimist » Thu Aug 2, 2018 3:45 am

Why does Cleveland do it? I think the Cavs are trying to make the playoffs, not dump salaries.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#62 » by DeathLineup » Thu Aug 2, 2018 3:45 am

Adelheid wrote:
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The_Hater wrote:Depending on what they give up (Ryan Anderson + ??), why exactly is this a bad idea? The man has been to 4 straight NBA finals.

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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#63 » by TheNewEra » Thu Aug 2, 2018 4:28 am

94Nuggets wrote:When JR dribbled the ball to the 3 point line, I was in disbelief. When Lebron showed his frustration, I just shook my head and laughed. JR had a very good chance at an easy basket, such low BBIQ. F-bomb.

Let’s not lie to chase a narrative it wasn’t a easy shot KD was right there to contest. If JR is blocked or misses the shot he’s killed for having so much time left for a better look.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#64 » by metalinguss » Thu Aug 2, 2018 6:13 am

Why not trade for Korver?
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#65 » by 94Nuggets » Thu Aug 2, 2018 6:42 am

TheNewEra wrote:Let’s not lie to chase a narrative it wasn’t a easy shot KD was right there to contest. If JR is blocked or misses the shot he’s killed for having so much time left for a better look.


Not lying, haven't seen the replay until now. You're right, there were defenders around him, but he was dribbling out the clock. Any shot, whether it's contested or not, is better than no shot, or even a pass would've been better. Doesn't change his BBIQ. I doubt he would've been killed for taking and missing a shot, he does that all the time. He got killed for doing what he did.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#66 » by Dr Aki » Thu Aug 2, 2018 7:14 am

Only way Houston does this is if they get off Ryno
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#67 » by homecourtloss » Thu Aug 2, 2018 7:21 am

mefromthefuture wrote:Good deal pretty good on defense but they would need him to bounce back after last season he had a down year.


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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#68 » by Nutty Nats Fan » Thu Aug 2, 2018 7:45 am

Dr Aki wrote:Only way Houston does this is if they get off Ryno

And that's what Houston was trying to do. Trade Anderson for JR.

Everyone mocking the Rockets in this thread, seem to be completely missing that point. This is an easy good idea, based on the contracts.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#69 » by Nutty Nats Fan » Thu Aug 2, 2018 7:47 am

Nate505 wrote:If the goal is to get dumber, sure.

What if perhaps, the goal was to move Anderson's contract for JR's that only a small portion of it is guarantee next year?
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Re: Houston, we have a problem (JR Smith) 

Post#70 » by migya » Thu Aug 2, 2018 8:30 am

Trevor Ariza damage control :crazy:

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