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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Commodore, May 3, 2008.

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  1. Commodore

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    I thought I would start a separate thread for this topic. If there already is one, feel free to lock this up.

    The general consensus is that we need a backup for Yao. The most common name I have heard is Diop, who I think would be great. What is his status as far as signability goes?


    Let's hear some other names.
     
    #1 Commodore, May 3, 2008
  2. Commodore

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    I don't think Deke should retire if he doesn't want to, but we can't rely on him to be a consistent backup at his age.
     
    #2 Commodore, May 3, 2008
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    Deke is ideal but his age makes him an injury concern.

    Diop would definitely be ideal as a backup.
     
    #3 clos4life, May 3, 2008
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    Not suggesting that he would be the best backup for Yao, but I'm curious to see how Loren Woods would've done with some playing time.
     
    #4 EbolaScola, May 3, 2008
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    okafur
    wilcox wouldnt be bad
    andray blatche anyone?
     
    #5 ShiniKashi, May 3, 2008
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    People, be realistic please! Okafor turned down a big contract, you think we can afford him to be a backup???

    I actually like to pry Patrick O'Bryant from the Warriors. He simply doesn't fit into Nelson's style and is rotting on their bench. I am not saying he can come in and contribute right away. He is still very young, and has very good potential. He is very big, pretty athletic for his size, has a decent jumper and quite good at defensive end (a very good blocker). A low risk and high return kind of guy.
     
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    Kirk Tomas
     
    #7 abc2007, May 4, 2008
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    Lafrentz at the deadline when he is released.
     
    #8 jopatmc, May 4, 2008
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    I'd love Lafrentz on this team. Channing Frye would also be a good fit and might be expendable in Portland with Oden back.
     
    #9 Asian Sensation, May 4, 2008
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    Mbenga? :p
     
    #10 mig0s, May 4, 2008
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    Lets get the best big man available from the Euros. Maybe we'll score a Sabonis.. that's not over the hill.
     
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  12. saleem

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    Diop is an unrestricted free agent.
     
    #12 saleem, May 4, 2008
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    Blatche would be interesting.

    He's unrestricted isn't he?

    He'd be full MLE though - which would mean that's all we can sign...

    I'd organise a trade for Pachulia. Clearly Horford is the long term C at the Hawks. Dunno what we have that they would want though.
     
    #13 DrNuegebauer, May 4, 2008
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    Nenad Krstic is a restricted FA.

    He made something like 1.2mill last season.

    Going the 'best Euro big' is a good idea, but again, they'd cost a packet :(
     
    #14 DrNuegebauer, May 4, 2008
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    Blatche is a BYC player. I feel that he is more of a 4 than a 5,although he plays at center.
    Pachulia would be very nice but we have nothing that they would want.
     
    #15 saleem, May 4, 2008
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    injury prone.

    how about biedrins? can we pull of a trade for him
     
    #16 ShiniKashi, May 4, 2008
  17. saleem

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    No chance of that happening.
     
    #17 saleem, May 4, 2008
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    even though we could probably get someone better...but how about dwight howard???
     
    #18 aggie87, May 4, 2008
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    Jamaal Magloire, he won't earn too much. It's a gamble, but also provides a chance.
     
    #19 owenkid, May 4, 2008
  20. saleem

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    I used to like his shot blocking and rebounding years ago but I really wonder if he has anything left in the tank.
     
    #20 saleem, May 4, 2008
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