2018 NBA offseason

[Robotech]

I wonder what Houston is trying to do. Losing two good 3-and-D guys and then planning on adding the No D Melo, who may not even help them on the offensive end.

 

[bksballer89]

I wonder what Houston is trying to do. Losing two good 3-and-D guys and then planning on adding the No D Melo, who may not even help them on the offensive end.

Get back to losing in the 1st round?

 

[Robotech]

Get back to losing in the 1st round?

Taking a step back it looks like, but not that far. LOL. I can kinda see Carmelo fitting into the iso heavy Houston offense. Maybe he's a bench guy who comes in when Harden and Paul are sitting. However, Melo surely isn't helping them guard against the Warriors.

 

[DJ]

I wonder what Houston is trying to do. Losing two good 3-and-D guys and then planning on adding the No D Melo, who may not even help them on the offensive end.

And no Capela yet.

 

[Iggloo]

Things looking bleak for the Rockets. I worry they may indeed sign Melo.

 

[DJ]

Wouldn't surprise me if Houston takes a step back. Falls to a 3 or 4 seed and gets bounced in the 1st or 2nd round.

Why is this comment funny Wiggy?

It's the truth if rhey sign Melo after losing 2 good defenders. And seem to be far aparr on a deal with Capela.

 

[Mecca]

Why is this comment funny Wiggy?

It's the truth if rhey sign Melo after losing 2 good defenders. And seem to be far aparr on a deal with Capela.

Doesn't matter how far apart they are from Capela.

He can't leave this year, no matter what.

 

[Bolts]

 

[Mecca]

I think you and I should probably just hibernate until the 2019-20 Season.

 

[Bolts]

I think you and I should probably just hibernate until the 2019-20 Season.

That might be too soon for me, maybe wake up in 2020 for the draft.

 

[DJ]

• Pizza party at Blaze pizza Tuesday from 2-5pm. Just got informed via text from my niece.

LeBron James made 85 million investing in the franchise.

 

[DJ]

James may show up at a few locations.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Why is this comment funny Wiggy?

It's the truth if rhey sign Melo after losing 2 good defenders. And seem to be far aparr on a deal with Capela.

first ill address Capela. They are far apart from Capela for a couple reasons. First- no one that has cap room wants to sign him. I think right now only Atlanta and the Kings have cap space that is somewhat major--- Atlanta with 22 million and the Kings with 19 million

Houston is likely offering AT LEAST 18M. If you are Capela- and your options are 22 with Atlanta who doesnt want you anyway because they are rebuilding, and 19M with the Kings what do you do?

Houston knows they are just bidding against themselves at this point- but CApela knows he could do better next year when teams have more cap room.

Theres just no reason for Houston to offer anything over 20M a year- and Capela likely wants 25 a year. Its not like Capela is going else where.

In the end they will make a compromise- I am guessing its something like 3 years 65M.---- not the near max 30M or so he wants---- but over what any of Houstons competition could possibly pay.


as for the Rockets falling off? As long as they have Paul, Harden, Capela, Gordon and Tucker they will be fine. Ariza is solid but he is 33- hes not what he used to be. Mbah a Moute was a nothing before he got to Houston and just signed for 4.3M on a 1 year deal. That should tell you something.

 

[The Oldtimer]

I think you and I should probably just hibernate until the 2019-20 Season.

As a Clipper fan best you hibernate until the 2021-22 season , when they move to Seattle.

 

[trojanfan12]

The fact that my toddler has basically taken over our bed hasn't helped the situation either.

My daughter did that when she was a toddler. My wife thought it was cute. I kept telling her, she needs to be able to sleep in her own bed.

Wife wasn't having it because it was soooo cute and adorable and she just didn't have the heart to tell her no.

Then, about 2am one night, our daughter got sick and blew rice, etc. all over my wife and in her hair. Not a drop on me.

Our daughter never slept in our bed again. lol

 

[Mecca]

As a Clipper fan best you hibernate until the 2021-22 season , when they move to Seattle.

Noooooooooooo, Sir!

We are moving to Da (Ingle) Wood!

 

[Bolts]

I fully expect Smart to be a Celtic next season unless the Kings sign him a $20mil per year offer sheet, but he's someone that makes sense for them to go after. The defense and toughness he would bring is missing and he can defend SF's which means he could start next to Fox and Bogdan/Buddy.

 

[Mecca]

• Pizza party at Blaze pizza Tuesday from 2-5pm. Just got informed via text from my niece.

LeBron James made 85 million investing in the franchise.

Their pizza is yummy.

$8.99 for build your own with unlimited.....everything.

You could get quadruple cheese, pepperoni, Sausage, ham, chicken, bacon....on a thin crust pizza....lol

 

[DJ]

first ill address Capela. They are far apart from Capela for a couple reasons. First- no one that has cap room wants to sign him. I think right now only Atlanta and the Kings have cap space that is somewhat major--- Atlanta with 22 million and the Kings with 19 million

Houston is likely offering AT LEAST 18M. If you are Capela- and your options are 22 with Atlanta who doesnt want you anyway because they are rebuilding, and 19M with the Kings what do you do?

Houston knows they are just bidding against themselves at this point- but CApela knows he could do better next year when teams have more cap room.

Theres just no reason for Houston to offer anything over 20M a year- and Capela likely wants 25 a year. Its not like Capela is going else where.

In the end they will make a compromise- I am guessing its something like 3 years 65M.---- not the near max 30M or so he wants---- but over what any of Houstons competition could possibly pay.


as for the Rockets falling off? As long as they have Paul, Harden, Capela, Gordon and Tucker they will be fine. Ariza is solid but he is 33- hes not what he used to be. Mbah a Moute was a nothing before he got to Houston and just signed for 4.3M on a 1 year deal. That should tell you something.

Well judging from a number of comments in this thread.....people do think they could be back to losing in the first (or second round).

 

[DJ]

Their pizza is yummy.

$8.99 for build your own with unlimited.....everything.

You could get quadruple cheese, pepperoni, Sausage, ham, chicken, bacon....on a thin crust pizza....lol

Never been there.