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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Two Sandwiches, Jul 11, 2014.

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  1. Carl Herrera

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    Yeah well, same story every year. But that's the nature of the NBA-- elite players are hard to get. Can't be mad if they choose to go elsewhere. The frustrating part of last season wasn't that Bosh chose to stay in Miami-- it's just his personal choice-- it's that when the Rockets CHOSE not to pursue available talent as hard as they could have (like Lowry).
     
    #39041 Carl Herrera, Jun 28, 2015
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    They won't be able to match salaries without Ariza, will they?
     
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    I really do not know. If I was a betting man though I would put my money on Portland wanting DMO instead of Ariza.
     
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    Not sure why you think so. Now sure why what Portland wants is all that relevant.
     
    #39044 Carl Herrera, Jun 28, 2015
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    You really do not understand the cap do you?

    In order to get LaMarcus Aldridge, we HAVE to get rid of Trevor Ariza.
     
    #39045 Rockets_12, Jun 28, 2015
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    The reason I don't believe they would want Ariza is his age and his contract. They would be in a rebuild mode. They would be for young assets.
     
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    Yes, I do not understand the cap. I asked Bima if we had to get rid of Trevor Ariza. Since we do have to get rid of Ariza, it probably be in a three team trade.
     
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    I'm sure they would absolutely be interested in a good trade piece in Ariza.
     
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    No, it wouldn't take a 3 team trade. The salary cap is going to be about $67M this year. Meaning teams have $67M to spend on their roster. Next summer, that number is expected to increase to $89M. Trevor Ariza, next summer, maybe one of the biggest bargain contracts in the entire NBA. Portland would be STUPID not to want him..
     
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    How if they will be in rebuild mode. The contract of Ariza will hinder them from rebuilding. I am sorry for saying that we don't have to include him for LMA. I believe it will be in a three team trade.
     
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    Okay, I give in. I am in the stance though that we include any one not named Harden and Howard to get LMA.
     
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    Ummm absolutely he would and he's a super defender. The Suns are fools to take Knight ov er Bledsoe but then again it's the Suns so it's not surprising
     
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    Hell. Yes.
     
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    Then lets get him for sure. We need a pg that can run a offense and shoot.
     
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    Bledsoe would be a good "get" but (a) Llull and (b) Morey's penchant to chase star power forwards.

    Like it or not.

    Don't be fooled by the silence from Llull's camp. I think that's how Morey wants it.

    I would think he's after Love or Aldridge.
     
    #39058 ROXTXIA, Jun 28, 2015
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    Should we go after a pg or a pf this offseason? Is it possible to get LMA and Bledsoe on the Rockets?
     
    #39059 mmottola26, Jun 28, 2015
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    So you think the silence from Lull's camp means he is coming over?
     
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