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Posted 18 July 2014 - 02:01 PM
I really like the idea of working a sign and trade for Bledsoe. It's my understanding we have both the mid level and the trade exception from the Asik deal. Unfortunately, it looks like Phoenix wants to keep Bledsoe at a 4 year max instead of the 5 year he supposedly wants.
I hope Canaan is ready this season because PG and the 4/5 big are the two positions that make a team in the NBA.
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Posted 18 July 2014 - 06:33 PM
I'd love to snag Bledsoe. Young guy with a motor and would fit well in our system.
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Posted 18 July 2014 - 06:37 PM
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Posted 18 July 2014 - 07:11 PM
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Posted 18 July 2014 - 07:22 PM
I'd love to snag Bledsoe. Young guy with a motor and would fit well in our system.
He might be too expensive but I do like his game a lot.
Since Morey is bringing back ex-Rockets, Hakeem might be able to give 10 minutes off the bench everynight. I'm sure Bullard can still shot, Scotty Brooks has to be a better backup PG presently then he is a head coach. Zan Tabek or Pete Chilcutt might be able good 15th men, just to have some fun when announcing the names of the players. Or maybe Robert Horry, he can teach the players what it takes to get rings.
And have Big shot Bob teach them how to have ice in their veins to make a cold blooded 3. Maybe OT (Thorpe) can play 15 min too!
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Posted 19 July 2014 - 02:34 AM
Since Morey is bringing back ex-Rockets, Hakeem might be able to give 10 minutes off the bench everynight. I'm sure Bullard can still shot, Scotty Brooks has to be a better backup PG presently then he is a head coach. Zan Tabek or Pete Chilcutt might be able good 15th men, just to have some fun when announcing the names of the players. Or maybe Robert Horry, he can teach the players what it takes to get rings.
Well, everytime I watch Hakeem when he's teaching Howard or someone else I think he might still be able to produce at his age.
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Posted 19 July 2014 - 10:56 AM
Bledsoe wants a full max so looks like he's out. I like the idea of TPE + one of DMo / TJones for Monroe, I think he has massive upside.
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Posted 19 July 2014 - 03:10 PM
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Posted 19 July 2014 - 04:36 PM
Well, everytime I watch Hakeem when he's teaching Howard or someone else I think he might still be able to produce at his age.
I could see Hakeem giving a solid 10-15 minutes when needed. He could do what Mutumbo did for us a few seasons ago.
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Posted 19 July 2014 - 07:58 PM
glad you're on board, but I been on this boat since it left
Posted 20 July 2014 - 06:41 PM
@Buckko
agreed..........I pass on Monroe.
you can only warn a man that the bridge is out.....if he keeps driving he's on his own 
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Posted 20 July 2014 - 07:02 PM
Yeah, check out this free agency breakdown video from draftexpress.com....Greg Monroe would be a good pick up if we were still in the gather offensive weapons phase of our plan. We've moved on to phase 2: shut down opposing offenses. Monroe is not the guy for us....if you go to the video you can fast forward to the 6:15 mark to see his "weakness breakdown".
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Posted 22 July 2014 - 07:55 AM
The current rotation contains 5 good back court players and 3 good big men, with a few unknowns after that. And most importantly, no over-paid players. IMHO the best plan for now is to roll with these guys, keep the financial flexibility, and watch for other teams to change their plans in January. The options available at that time will be much better than the ones available now.
For example, Bledsoe has put himself in a tough situation, and there's probably no way for the Rockets to get him without losing significant players. However, if he remains with Phoenix on a smaller contract and things go wrong for them, by January they could be more than willing to make a change and the Rockets get him with a better contract for the team.
glad you're on board, but I been on this boat since it left
Posted 22 July 2014 - 03:54 PM
@redfaithful
unlikely that the Bledsoe situation is unsettled by the beginning of the season. if he stays with Phoenix I think it will be for the long term. however I do respect the point you are making "that it can be greater later". I still believe the Rockets will make a major splash before the season. we are in predatory mode and there's still an abundance of prey to be had. I think we are through with FA pretty much, but the trade market is still ripe for the plucking.
you can only warn a man that the bridge is out.....if he keeps driving he's on his own
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Posted 22 July 2014 - 04:43 PM
As far as the players on this list, I think we should make runs at Marion, Nelson, and Blatche.
Marion (some part of the MLE, on a 2 year deal) is still a high level contributor and could swing between the 3 and 4 spots for us. And maybe he could teach Terence Jones a thing or two.
Nelson (at the veteran's minimum, or slightly higher, on a 2 year deal) would be a great complement to our young back court, plus he has a rapport with Howard.
Blatche (at something slightly above the veteran's minimum, maybe just on a 1 year deal to raise his own value) still has some development in him, has matured a bit, and could definitely help provide rim protection when Howard sits.
Also, I would like to see us bring over Sergio Llull, but I know that's not going to happen.
Edited by majik19, 22 July 2014 - 04:44 PM.
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Posted 22 July 2014 - 04:58 PM
Why so Serious?
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Posted 22 July 2014 - 10:41 PM
Nelson (at the veteran's minimum, or slightly higher, on a 2 year deal) would be a great complement to our young back court, plus he has a rapport with Howard.
http://probasketball...o-stop-talking/
Yeah I'd say they have a great rapport.
glad you're on board, but I been on this boat since it left
Posted 23 July 2014 - 01:22 AM
@slick shoes
I wouldn't take Nelson even if there was no friction. Nelson's days as an effective player are all but over. he never was a defensive force and now the little bit of offensive game he had seems to have disappeared. repeat after me......can you say scrub 
you can only warn a man that the bridge is out.....if he keeps driving he's on his own
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Posted 23 July 2014 - 11:59 PM
Anyone else think Ray Allen would be a nice addition to our current roster? Veteran leadership, playoff/championship experience, and so on and so forth. Probably wouldn't play for us for the vet minimum, worth chasing nonetheless.
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Posted 24 July 2014 - 12:28 AM
He probably plays with lebron or retires.
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