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Only six teams can afford LeBron James right now -- Houston Not One of Them

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Ubiquitin, Jun 27, 2014.

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  1. Ubiquitin

    Ubiquitin Contributing Member
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    #1 Ubiquitin, Jun 27, 2014
  2. ItsMyFault

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    This doesn't really mean much though.

    It's really all about what LeBron wants to do. If he did want to come to Houston, they'd figure out how to get him the money he wanted.
     
    #2 ItsMyFault, Jun 27, 2014
  3. King901

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    Seeing as how we still have to get rid of Lin, the word duh comes to mind.
     
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  4. Sydeffect

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    Obviously, they have a trade to get Lin out lined up (I read that Hinkie would take Lin if it meant getting Dmo)
     
    #4 Sydeffect, Jun 27, 2014
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    Could have gone in one of those Lebron thread we already have.

    And DUUHHH...Lin?
     
    #5 DreaMac, Jun 27, 2014
  6. rocketsballin

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    we have a deal in place to trade lin so that makes 7 teams
     
    #6 rocketsballin, Jun 27, 2014
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    That's still not enough to give him the max. I assumed that's what the article is talking about.
     
    #7 ross84, Jun 27, 2014
  8. Haymitch

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    LeBron to Utah. Heard it here first.
     
    #8 Haymitch, Jun 27, 2014
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    I would think Lebron would go to the team with the best chances at a championship. It's not all about the money. duh
     
    #9 RoxBeliever, Jun 27, 2014
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    The Rockets could keep their entire starting lineup from last year and *still* offer Lebron within ~$800k of his max salary.

    The Rockets could keep pretty much their entire team (other than Lin and Asik) and still offer Lebron within ~$2.7 million of his max salary.

    Paying Lebron won't be a huge impediment for the Rockets.
     
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    Wow. It boggles the mind to even think Houston is in the running for the BEST player in the world. Who would have seriously thought this would ever be the case even 3 seasons ago????

    Morey's moves have seriously paid off, even if Houston does not sign Lebron. Harden & Howard alone make the Rockets a top 5 contender in the West and Morey is always looking for ways to improve the team NOW.
     
    #11 D-rock, Jun 27, 2014
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    [​IMG]

    :grin:
     
    #12 J.R., Jun 27, 2014
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    I need to apply for the Washington Post. I can't believe I can write more sensible stuff about sports while wasting time on the internet and not getting paid.
     
    #13 meh, Jun 27, 2014
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    Newsflash: every nba team would manufacture cap space if it meant that Lebron wanted to go to that team.
     
    #14 valorita, Jun 27, 2014
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    good post. who gave one star?
     
    #15 deshen, Jun 27, 2014
  16. MichaelG281713

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    We haven't moved Lin yet.

    Pointless article.

    Pointless thread.
     
    #16 MichaelG281713, Jun 27, 2014
  17. Nick_713

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    Agreed, LOCK IT UP...
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    #17 Nick_713, Jun 27, 2014
  18. beastlyball

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    LeBron retires, heard it here first.
     
    #18 beastlyball, Jun 28, 2014
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    My oh my the offseason leads to some dumb articles....
     
    #19 J Sizzle, Jun 28, 2014
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    RedRedemption to commit Seppuku. Heard it here first.
     
    #20 RedRedemption, Jun 28, 2014
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